Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
Cry
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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It's no secret you feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real
But it's only false emotion that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues oh they keep getting bluer with each song
Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy sky
So let your head down and go on and cry
Yeah and your blues your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Oh baby just remember sunshine can be found
Yes it can be found behind each cloudy sky
So let your head down baby and go on and cry
The song "Cry" by Ronnie Milsap is a ballad about the revitalizing power of tears. The opening lyrics advise that if your lover sends a letter saying goodbye, it is okay to let your emotions show with tears. Crying is often seen as a sign of weakness or distress, but in this song, Milsap suggests that crying can be cathartic and improve one's mental and emotional state. He goes on to describe how a bad dream can be confusing and cause real emotions to emerge, but when we wake up and realize that it was only a dream, we can let go of those emotions as well.
The chorus encourages the listener to remember that even when things seem hopeless and full of heartache, the sun is still shining behind the clouds. It is important to acknowledge and process our emotions, rather than suppressing them. Milsap's voice rings out clear and strong as he sings about the need for cathartic release, allowing oneself to cry and feel better in the end.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cry" provide a moving message about the importance of not bottling up emotions, and instead embracing the healing power of tears.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
If the person you love leaves you and writes a goodbye letter
It's no secret you feel better if you cry
One way to feel better after losing someone is to cry and release emotions
When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real
Sometimes, unpleasant thoughts can seem real even when they are not
But it's only false emotion that you feel
Realizing that negative emotions are just temporary and not real
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
If you feel hurt and sad for too long
And your blues oh they keep getting bluer with each song
When everything makes you feel more miserable and alone
Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy sky
There is always hope and light even during tough times
So let your head down and go on and cry
It's okay to cry and express your feelings, it can help you heal and move on
Yeah and your blues your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Repeating that feeling of loneliness and depression is getting worse and worse
Oh baby just remember sunshine can be found
Keep reminding yourself that there is hope and things will get better
Yes it can be found behind each cloudy sky
A silver lining can always be found during dark times
So let your head down baby and go on and cry
Don't keep your emotions bottled up, it's okay to let out your sadness and tears
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Churchill L. Kohlman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Is there anything thar Ronnie Millsap cant sing
@GOM-2019
Nope he can literally sing ANY song and sound AMAZING!