The group sings in a contemporary style, integrating R&B and jazz influences into their devotional songs and has 10 Grammy wins, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. They won Grammy Awards in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2003 and have collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and Gordon Goodwin.
In 1980, Claude McKnight formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen's Estate Quartet, at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, a Seventh-Day Adventist College, where he was a freshman. He auditioned fellow students for the hobby group. The Gentlemen were rehearsing in a campus bathroom (later said to be in Peterson Hall), getting ready for a performance, when Mark Kibble walked by and heard them singing. He joined the harmonizing, adding a fifth part, and ended up singing with them onstage that very night.[1] Mark later invited Mervyn Warren to join the group. The group performed under the moniker "Alliance".
The group performed in local churches and on campus over the next years, with members changing due to college's inevitable comings and goings. In 1985, the lower half of the group (bass, baritone, and second tenor) left upon graduating. At that time, Alvin Chea, Cedric Dent, and David Thomas joined.
The group was signed to Warner Brothers in 1987, and quickly changed its name to "Take 6" after a name search revealed that "Alliance" was already being used. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1988, won them two Grammy Awards and resulted in top ten appearances on both the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian Charts. Take 6's swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound attracted a flurry of attention, and the group went on to record or appear with a number of luminaries, including Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder.
In 1991, after the release of their second album, So Much 2 Say, Mervyn Warren left the group to pursue a career as a producer. Joey Kibble, Mark's younger brother, was invited to round out the vocal lineup. The group added instrumentation to their purely a cappella sound beginning with the record He Is Christmas; Join The Band and Brothers continued their streak of success, and Take 6 amassed a total of seven Grammys and eight Dove awards, as well as topping the Downbeat Magazine's Reader's and Critic's poll for seven years' consecutively.
Take 6's 1998 release, So Cool, brought the group back to its a cappella origins.
In 2006 the group launched Take 6 Records and the 2006 release Feels Good was released on that label.
The group currently lists Nashville, Tennessee as its home.[2] All members grew up Seventh-Day Adventist.[
Everybody Ought To Know
Take 6 Lyrics
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That could ever help a stranger who is down on his luch
Would you turn and walk away
Maybe a smile is all that he would want (all he would want, oh! )
Someone is afraid
They're feeling no hope at all
It's the color of their skin
That's got them hitting the wall
When the ceiling is just too tall
[Channel:]
I believe that love is truly - oh, truly divine
And when we give it we are truly - oh, truly alive
It's not hard to be a giver when you take the time
Then no one gets left behind
[Chorus:]
Love is a smile on your face, on a summer day
It's the beat of you heart every breath you take
It can help the flower to grow and everybody ought to know
Life is so much sweeter when we open our eyes
When we look into the person
Rather than the disguise
At the bottom of the package there might be a wonderful prize
[Channel]
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
Just imagine the things we could do (If love was in everyone's heart)
It might snow in the desert if everyone did his part
[Chorus]
Ought to know
What the world need now is love sweet love
It's the only thing there's much to little of
True love - the ultimate motivator
Stoney heart regulator - everybody ought to know
C'mon, it's what every soul needs
Tell me how you gonna feel? No love, No deal
Without love, can't walk - can't talk - can't move
Can't live - can't give - can't smile - for awhile
Got to have love
Betta ask somebody 'bout love. Everybody ought to know
"Everybody Ought To Know" by Take 6 is a song that emphasizes the importance of love and compassion. The song encourages listeners to have an open heart and be ready to help anyone who is in need, irrespective of their color or background. The lyrics remind us that a smile, a kind word, or even a helping hand can mean a lot to someone who is feeling down and hopeless. The song also expresses that love can bring people together and make the world a better place.
The song's chorus says "Love is a smile on your face, on a summer day, It's the beat of your heart, every breath you take, It can help the flower to grow, and everybody ought to know." This analogy of a flower highlights that love is essential for growth and prosperity. The bridge declares that if everyone did their part, there is no limit to what we could achieve with love. The song concludes expressing that love is what every soul needs and emphasizes the importance of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe that there's a place in you heart
Do you think that there is a part of yourself where you can find compassion?
That could ever help a stranger who is down on his luch
That could be used to assist someone who may be facing difficulties unfamiliar to you?
Would you turn and walk away
Would you choose to ignore this person and abandon them in their time of need?
Maybe a smile is all that he would want (all he would want, oh! )
Perhaps even the smallest acts of kindness, such as a smile, could make a significant difference to that individual?
Someone is afraid
There are those out there suffering from overwhelming fear.
They're feeling no hope at all
These people see no possibility for change and are resigned to their situation.
It's the color of their skin
Often the root of these difficulties lies in the social construct of race.
That's got them hitting the wall
These experiences of racism and prejudice are a major barrier or obstacle they must face.
I believe that love is truly - oh, truly divine
I believe that love is something that is both beautiful and powerful.
And when we give it we are truly - oh, truly alive
By sharing love, we are connecting with others and living life to the fullest.
It's not hard to be a giver when you take the time
Showing kindness does not take much effort; it simply requires being present and attentive.
Then no one gets left behind
When we make a concerted effort to care for all, nobody has to suffer on their own.
Love is a smile on your face, on a summer day
Love can be expressed through simple gestures, such as smiling on a warm summer day.
It's the beat of you heart every breath you take
Love is an innate feeling that influences every aspect of our lives.
It can help the flower to grow and everybody ought to know
Love has the power to inspire growth and foster change, and it is important that everyone understands this.
Life is so much sweeter when we open our eyes
We can only fully appreciate life's wonders if we remain open to all possibilities.
When we look into the person
If we focus on getting to know the individual before us,
Rather than the disguise
Rather than making assumptions based on appearances or stereotypes,
At the bottom of the package there might be a wonderful prize
We might discover something extraordinary if we dig deeper.
Just imagine the things we could do (If love was in everyone's heart)
Consider the transformative impact that would occur if everyone practiced and embodied love.
It might snow in the desert if everyone did his part
The impossible becomes possible when everyone does their part.
Ought to know
It is important to be aware of the power of love.
What the world need now is love sweet love
The world desperately needs an abundance of love.
It's the only thing there's much to little of
Despite its importance, love seems to be in short supply.
True love - the ultimate motivator
Love is the most powerful force, and it serves as a catalyst for positive change.
Stoney heart regulator - everybody ought to know
Love is a vital tool for healing the pain of those who have been hurt by life's hardships.
C'mon, it's what every soul needs
Love is the universal necessity that nourishes every aspect of our being.
Tell me how you gonna feel? No love, No deal
Without love, life feels incomplete and unfulfilling.
Without love, can't walk - can't talk - can't move
Love is the driving force that propels us forward, and without it, we are stuck.
Can't live - can't give - can't smile - for awhile
Love is a fundamental part of our existence, and when it is absent, it diminishes our capacity to live, give, and enjoy life.
Got to have love
Love is an integral part of who we are and what we need to thrive.
Betta ask somebody 'bout love. Everybody ought to know
If you want to understand the power of love, ask someone who knows, and let's make sure that everyone understands its importance.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.