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
What a Difference You've Made in My Life
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine day and night
Oh what a difference you've made in my life
What a change you have made in my heart
What a change you have made in my heart
You replaced all the broken parts
Love to me was just a word in a song
That had been way over-used
But now I've joined in the singin'
'Cause you've shown me love's true meanin'
That's why I want to spread the news
What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine day and night
Oh what a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life (listen to it)
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine day-ay and ni-I-I-ight
Oh what a difference you've ma-a-ade, yeah-eah
What a difference you've made in my life
Difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine day and night
Oh what a difference you've ma-a-ade
Go ahead and sing it
What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life, yeah
You're my sunshine day and night
Oh yeah, sing it to me
What a difference you've made
What a difference you've made in my life, whoa-oh-oh-oh
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine day and night
Oh what a difference you've made
What a difference you've made, in my life
The song "What a Difference You've Made in My Life" by Ronnie Milsap is an uplifting and romantic tribute to the transformative power of love. Throughout the song, Milsap sings about the way that his life has been changed for the better by the presence of a special person in his life. He emphasizes the way that this person has brought happiness and light into his life, serving as a constant source of positivity and warmth. In the first verse, he sings about how this person has had a real impact on his outlook and emotions, describing them as his "sunshine day and night." He goes on to describe the way that this person has helped to heal his heart, replacing the "broken parts" with their love and support.
Throughout the chorus, Milsap emphasizes the profound impact that this person has had on his life, singing over and over again about "what a difference you've made." He talks about how love used to just be a "word in a song" to him, but now that he has experienced it firsthand, he wants to "spread the news" about its true meaning. Overall, "What a Difference You've Made in My Life" is a beautiful ode to the way that love can change us and bring light into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
What, a, difference you've made in my life
You have had an immense impact on my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You have brought great change to my life
You're my sunshine day and night
You bring warmth and light to my life at all times
Oh what a difference you've made in my life
Your influence on my life has been significant
What a change you have made in my heart
You have transformed my heart
What a change you have made in my heart
You have mended my broken heart
You replaced all the broken parts
You fixed what was broken in me
Oh what a change you have made in my heart
You have significantly transformed my heart
Love to me was just a word in a song
Love was just a concept to me, nothing more
That had been way over-used
Love had been overused and lost its potency
But now I've joined in the singin'
But now, I understand the depth of its meaning
'Cause you've shown me love's true meanin'
You have taught me what love truly means
That's why I want to spread the news
I want to share the beauty of love with others
Difference you've made in my life
You made a difference in my life
What a difference you've made in my life (listen to it)
Listen to how you positively impacted my life
You're my sunshine day-ay and ni-I-I-ight
You bring light and warmth to my life day and night
Oh what a difference you've ma-a-ade, yeah-eah
You have made a significant impact on my life
Go ahead and sing it
Sing along with me
What a difference you've made in my life, yeah
You have made a great impact on my life
Sing it to me
Sing to me the impact you have had on my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You have brought about a significant change in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You positively impacted my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You brought meaning and joy to my life
You're my sunshine day and night
You bring light and happiness to my life at all times
Oh what a difference you've ma-a-ade
You have made an incredible impact on my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARCHIE PAUL JORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine, day and night
Oh, what a difference you've made in my life
What a change you have made in my heart
What a change you have made in my heart
You replaced all the broken parts
Oh, what a change you have made in my heart
Love to me was just a word in a song
That had been way overused
But now I've joined in the singin'
'Cause you've shown me love's true meanin'
That's why I wanna spread the news
What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine, day and night
Oh, what a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life (listen to it)
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine, day and night
Oh, what a difference you've made, yeah
What a difference you've made in my life
(Difference you've made in my life)
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine, day and night
Oh, what a difference you've made...
(Go ahead and sing it)
What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshin, day and night
(Oh yeah, sing it to me)
What a difference you've made...
What a difference you've made in my life
What a difference you've made in my life
You're my sunshine, day and night
Oh, what a difference you've made...
What a difference you've made in my life
@user-di7pb7uo9l
Ronnie wrote this for his wife Joyce.. God Bless you Ronnie!! Thank you for all the wonderful music
@user-qi5te5pi5f
No one need say more. Ronnie will be the first to give his testimony about what God has done in his life. What an amazing man, amazing voice, a true inspiration to myself as well as many. I love you Ronnie and Joyce.
@petroecaesar4499
Praise the Lord!
@trevorjennings720
Hello Donna, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
@stacynewsom5888
Your not so bad either Kenny C.
@DeborahKendall-uq7xj
The Lord Jesus has truly made the greatest difference in our lives. He has put a new heart and a new spirit in us and removed the stoney heart. We thank you Lord for all you have done and will do. No matter what our circumstance, we have the Lord to love and enjoy. He gives an inner peace within and patrols our heart.
@GoFartherPodcast
Milsap is SUCH an underrated talent
@anthonystroman8407
He sure is I totally agree.
@sheliad756
This song was performed at our wedding. On 27 October 2021 we'll be married 41 years. Such a beautiful song.
@elizabethhimes2595
I just came across this video. This was the first concert I ever went to as a kid. My dad took me. Look him. At look that this about jesus