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
Let My Love Be Your Pillow
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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And if you have a problem I'll be your helping hand
If you have a bad day I'll make you a good night
And if you ever lose your way you know I'll be your guiding light.
Just let my love be your pillow
Lay your worries down and rest your head on me
Just let my love be your pillow
Well, I won't promise you there won't be hard times
We'll share whatever comes down each road of life
And if things turn out wrong you can turn to me
Let my arms be your blanket when you sleep.
Just let my love be your pillow
Lay your worries down girl rest your head on me
Just let my love be your pillow
And let me turn your life into a beautiful dream.
Just let my love be your pillow
Lay your worries down and rest your head on me
Just let my love be your pillow
And let me turn your life into a beautiful dream...
In Ronnie Milsap's "Let My Love Be Your Pillow," the singer takes on the role of a supportive and caring friend, offering comfort and assistance whenever needed. The lyrics convey a deep sense of devotion and loyalty, as the singer promises to be there through good times and bad. He offers his love as a source of comfort, encouraging the listener to lay their worries down and rest their head on him. Whether the listener is experiencing a bad day or lost their way in life, the singer promises to be a guiding light, an anchor that can help them find their way back to happiness and fulfillment.
Throughout the song, there is a clear message of love and support that is delivered through meaningful and poignant lyrics. The singer realizes that life is not always easy, but offers reassurance that he will be there to help navigate it together. This song is a reminder that having someone to depend on is important, and that love is a powerful force that can make life more beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
When you need a good friend well here I am
I will be there for you when you need someone to talk to or when you need someone to be with.
And if you have a problem I'll be your helping hand
I will do my best to help you overcome problems that you may face.
If you have a bad day I'll make you a good night
I will be there to make you feel better after a bad day.
And if you ever lose your way you know I'll be your guiding light.
I will guide you and help you find your way when you feel lost or uncertain.
Just let my love be your pillow
Let my love provide you with a sense of comfort and security.
Lay your worries down and rest your head on me
Relax and let me take care of you, don't worry about anything.
And let me turn your life into a beautiful dream.
Let me bring positivity and happiness to your life.
Well, I won't promise you there won't be hard times
I can't guarantee that life will always be easy, but I will be there to support you through the tough times.
We'll share whatever comes down each road of life
We will face whatever challenges life brings together.
And if things turn out wrong you can turn to me
If things don't go as planned, you can always rely on me for support.
Let my arms be your blanket when you sleep.
Let my love and affection wrap around you and make you feel safe and protected.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN SCHWEERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kathyedwards435
Loved him ever since I was 7!! This is the song I sing to my daughters!! Love you Ronnie!
@saraiantonio7093
Ugh I love this song!! Why can’t guys look like this anymore! He is such a good guy.
@janoicejohnson8321
Ive loved this guys music& piano style since age 14. Im 61&1/2 now- still feel the same!
@saraiantonio7093
He was my first record at 4. Im 43❤️
@bobbywinters7892
What a voice!! I recently saw an interview with him. He played the piano for Elvis WAY back in the day... recently widowed from his wife, who he was married to basically his entire life. And he still performs. Amazing dude.
@haroldwilliford527
Ronnie Milsap what a musical genius.40 number one hits says it all.Thanks a million.
@robbduggan6151
Cant get any better brother, love all you did.
@angelaallen340
Love this song. Always loved Ronnie milsap
@AlStewart-1
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music❤❤
@davidpage2293
what a wonderful man he is