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
Pure Love
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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Milk and honey and Captain Crunch and you in the morning
Pure love baby it's pure love
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love
I wake up with sunshine (sunshine)
Laying beside me
And bluebirds singing right outside my window
Say good morning
Then I get breakfast in bed
You know you make me so happy (make me so happy with)
Pure love, baby it's pure love
Milk and honey and Captain Crunch and you in the morning
Pure love, you're the picture of pure love
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love
Pure love, baby it's pure love
Milk and honey and Captain Crunch and you in the morning
Pure love, you're the picture of pure love
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love (ah, ah, ah)
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love
The song "Pure Love" by Ronnie Milsap talks about a love that is pure and fulfilling, and how the small things in life can make a big difference. The phrase "Pure love, baby it's pure love" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing how genuine this love is. The comparison to "milk and honey and Captain Crunch" in the morning suggests that this love is satisfying and enjoyable. The line "you're the picture of pure love" further emphasizes how the singer sees their partner as perfect and pure in their love.
The second verse paints a picture of a perfect morning, with sunshine, bluebirds singing outside the window, and warm kisses. The singer expresses their happiness and the small but meaningful gestures that their partner does to show how much they care, including making breakfast in bed. The repetition of "Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love" at the end of each chorus reinforces how genuine and complete this love is.
Overall, "Pure Love" is a celebration of a love that is real, fulfilling, and perfect in its own way. It shows how small acts of kindness and affection can make a big difference in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Pure love, baby it's pure love
This song is about the unconditional love the singer has for their partner
Milk and honey and Captain Crunch and you in the morning
The singer equates their love to the simple pleasures of waking up to breakfast with their partner
Pure love baby it's pure love
Reiteration of the first line, underscoring the purity and simplicity of their love
Ninety-nine and forty-four one hundreds percent pure love
Their love is nearly perfect and completely pure
I wake up with sunshine (sunshine)
The singer wakes up with a feeling of happiness and joy every morning
Laying beside me
Their partner is always there by their side, providing comfort and care
And bluebirds singing right outside my window
The singer uses imagery of birds singing to depict an idyllic and joyful morning
Soft warm kisses (kisses)
Their partner greets them with affectionate and gentle kisses
Say good morning
Their partner is polite and thoughtful, always greeting them with a warm welcome
Then I get breakfast in bed
Their partner goes out of their way to make mornings special by serving breakfast in bed
You know you make me so happy (make me so happy with)
Their partner brings the singer immense joy and happiness with their love and actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDDIE RABBITT
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