With a contract to Mercury Records (1975), McEntire began her professional career singing heavily pop-influenced ballads, a far cry from the neotraditionalist movement she would help lead a few years later.
"I Don't Want To Be A One Night Stand" became her first charting single in 1976. Her first Top 10 hit "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" followed four years later, and in 1982 she scored her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
Frustrated at her limited commercial success, McEntire left Mercury and signed with MCA Records in 1984. 1984's "Just A Little Love" wasn't much different form her Mercury material and was only moderately successful. However, another album followed later that same year, titled "My Kind of Country." This was a return-to-roots record, complete with fiddles and steel. It was comprised largely of covers of classic country songs, as well as original songs such as "How Blue" and the Harlan Howard-penned "Somebody Should Leave", both of which reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
In the early 1990s McEntire expanded her audience by adopting a softer, more pop-oriented sound. She became one of the best-selling country artists of all time, releasing three volumes of greatest hits collections.
Since that first #1 hit in 1982, she's forked out 21 more chartbusters, which are all recapped on "Reba #1s" released on November 22nd, 2005. The 2-disc compilation features all 22 number one singles (according to Billboard magazine) in chronological order, including two new tracks "You're Gonna Be" and "Love Needs A Holiday." "Reba #1s" also contains 11 singles that reached the #1 spot in publications other than Billboard.
She won the Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association four times in a row (a record she holds with Martina McBride), and had dozens of Top Ten hits during the 80s. For her contribution to the recording industry, Reba McEntire has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. In 1995, she was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is one of only six solo women (others include Shania Twain, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, "Entertainer Of The Year". McEntire continued to hit the charts through the 2000s, as well as appearing in television and film, most notably Tremors, a cult horror movie series, Forever Love, and One Night at McCool's. She also starred as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway, receiving critical acclaim.
From 2001 to 2007, Reba starred in the hit WB television show, Reba (with Texan actor Christopher Rich as her philandering ex-husband), even getting a visit from fellow country star Dolly Parton who played Reba's character's supervisor at a real estate firm.
Oh Happy Day
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
When my Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh happy day
Oh He taught me how
To watch and pray
Fight and pray
Fight and pray
Rejoicing
Every day
I live rejoicing every day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
When my Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh washed 'em away
Oh He taught me how
To watch and pray
Fight and pray
Fight and pray
I'm livin' and rejoicin'
Every day
I live rejoicing every day
Oh He taught me how to watch
How to watch and pray
Every day
Oh happy day
Oh when my Jesus washed
Oh my Jesus washed
Oh my Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh he washed my sins away
Oh yeah!
Come on!
Join in!
All God's children singin'
Get your hands up!
All God's children singin'
Come on!
Join in!
God's a-smilin' at you now
Lift 'em up!
Sing it out!
Happy day!
The lyrics of "Oh Happy Day" by Reba McEntire convey a deep sense of joy and gratitude for the cleansing power of Jesus' love and sacrifice. The repeated refrain of "Oh happy day" emphasizes the overwhelming happiness and relief that come with the knowledge that Jesus has washed away the singer's sins. This act of washing away sins is seen as a transformative and liberating experience, symbolizing a fresh start and a newfound sense of spiritual purity.
The lyrics also touch on the teachings of Jesus, highlighting the importance of prayer and faith in navigating life's challenges. The lines "He taught me how to watch and pray, fight and pray" suggest that through Jesus' guidance, the singer has learned valuable lessons about resilience, perseverance, and the power of spiritual connection. This spiritual enlightenment brings about a sense of rejoicing and celebration, as the singer finds comfort and strength in their faith.
The repeated mention of living and rejoicing every day reflects a sense of continuous gratitude and contentment in the singer's newfound spiritual journey. The song conveys a message of hope and optimism, encouraging listeners to embrace each day with a spirit of joy and thankfulness for the salvation and grace they have received through Jesus' love. The exuberant and upbeat tone of the song, coupled with the call for all of God's children to join in singing and praising, creates a sense of communion and shared celebration among believers.
Overall, "Oh Happy Day" can be interpreted as a powerful declaration of faith, a testament to the transformative and redemptive power of Jesus' love, and an invitation to all to share in the joy and gratitude of salvation. The song serves as a reminder of the profound impact that faith and spiritual connection can have on an individual's life, inspiring a sense of hope, resilience, and celebration in the face of life's trials and tribulations.
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Word Collections Publishing, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Sentric Music
Written by: Edwin Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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