Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
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Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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Yahoo! This is your celebration
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
We gonna celebrate your party with you
Come on now
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gonna celebrate and have a good time
It's time to come together
It's up to you, what's your pleasure
Everyone around the world
Come on!
Yahoo! It's a celebration
Yahoo!
Celebrate good times, come on!
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on!
Let's celebrate
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
Baby
We're gonna have a good time tonight (Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight (Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on!
It's a celebration!
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Come on and celebrate, good times, tonight (Celebrate good times, come on!)
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate (Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)
The lyrics to Shirley Caesar's song "Celebration" exude joy and excitement, urging listeners to come together and celebrate. The song begins with the exclamation, "Yahoo! This is your celebration," with a call to action to celebrate good times. The lyrics depict a party that will last throughout the years, with good times and laughter being brought by all. The chorus repeats the phrase "Celebration, let's all celebrate and have a good time," emphasizing the message of coming together to enjoy life and experience joy.
The song's lyrics also suggest that it is up to each individual to determine what brings them pleasure and to come together with people from all around the world to celebrate. The repetitive chants of "Yahoo!" also add to the sense of exuberance and excitement throughout the song. Caesar's use of repetition in the chorus and throughout the song's verses creates a catchy and memorable tune that is easy to sing along to and get lost in the infectious joy of the celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Yahoo! This is your celebration
We are celebrating your success and achievements, so let's rejoice and be glad.
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
Let's enjoy and commemorate the good times and triumphs in life with great zeal and enthusiasm.
There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times, and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you
We are organizing a grand celebration that will continue for a long time, and we invite you to bring your joy, laughter, and happy moments to the table, and we will celebrate it with you in this feast of happiness.
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gonna celebrate and have a good time
Let us all take part in the festivities and revelries, for we shall celebrate it together and make the most of these fleeting moments. We are gonna make merry and live in ecstasy.
It's time to come together
It's up to you, what's your pleasure
Everyone around the world
Come on!
It is an opportune moment to join hands and unite as one, and you are free to choose what brings you joy and happiness. Everyone worldwide is invited to bask in the festivities and have fun.
Yahoo! It's a celebration
Yahoo!
We are jubilating over the happiness and the success that we are celebrating, so let's yell out in excitement and pleasure.
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
Tonight, we are going to have a splendid time, and it's okay to make merry and have a whale of a time, so let's indulge ourselves because we deserve it.
Come on and celebrate, good times, tonight (Celebrate good times, come on!)
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate (Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)
Positive times await us, and everything is going to be okay. Let us celebrate life and cherish these moments because they last forever in our hearts.
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRAD PAISLEY
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YOHAN HENRY MUSiQ
I have still yet to hear a voice as soulful as mama Shirley, lol... An easy way to prove that point is to try and imitate her style of singing, very difficult, lol..
SimplyTasha1
Wow I was 12 years old when my Mom bought this album! She played it non stop! Great memories! I can't wait to reunite with Jesus and my Mother! It will be a great celebration! đ
Runee Smith
There is no Other Gospel Singer that can Put it out like Pastor Shirley Caesar !
Ziv Viz
I wish they would RE-RELEASE this gem.
Carlton Lexford Jackson
Loved sailin album too..the same year ..earlier.. 16 at time It was one of my first albums..still here! 54 now ..
GOD IS GOOD
Alexander B Hartley
I'd bought this recording years ago. Due to a move, it was lost to me. Thank you so very much for placing it on YouTube. :-)
Gospel Nostalgia
Alex Hartley You're welcome.
LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc.
a song we must Shar and have grace and mercy. all I had to say,thsnk you lord for putting g my life through glory and desperation and inspiration too.
moments with uncle d
I have this lp love it
LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc.
Who's celebrating in here 2020!?????