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.[
Sonshine
Take 6 Lyrics
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Sonshine, Sonshine, Sonshine
Means your flowers are gonna bloom again
Sonshine, Sonshine, Sonshine
Means your flowers are gonna bloom again (gonna bloom) [x4]
Now the Son can lift your feet off the ground
Make you fell so good you never want to come down
That's what the Son can do (oh! )
He can turn your wrong into right
Like a candle in your darkest night
Give you strength to run if you walk in the light (yeah)
That's what the Son can do
[Chorus]
(Gonna bloom again)
He can loose the life in your seed
Send a ray of hope to meet your every need
Break the yoke of sin and make you free indeed
Oh that's what the Son can do
He can teach you things that you never did know
Prosper every seed that you never could sow
He can give the power for your flower to grow
Oh (the) Son can do
[Chorus]
(Gonna bloom again) [x2]
[Bridge:]
Oh don't be dismayed by the clouds (passing over)
It's just a temporary method for the rain to fall
Every drop of rain is allowed (little bit o'rain y'all)
So that you can appreciate the coming of the Sonshine
(Coming over the horizon) Sonshine, oh the Sonshine
(Bringing healing for your feeling)
Son - love that Sonshine
[Chorus]
[Ad libs:]
Oh love it, Sonshine, makes everything better
Heal your mind with Sonshine
"Sonshine" by Take 6 is a gospel song that talks about the benefits of having the Son (referring to Jesus) in our lives. The lyrics encourage listeners to hold on to hope, even during dark times, as the Son can make things better. The chorus is upbeat and repetitive, declaring that Sonshine means that "your flowers are gonna bloom again." This line emphasizes the idea that even when things seem hopeless, there is always a chance for new growth and better days ahead.
The verses expand on this theme, with lines like "He can turn your wrong into right," and "Give you strength to run if you walk in the light." These lyrics show the transformative power of faith and the hope it brings. The bridge offers comfort to listeners during difficult times, saying, "Oh don't be dismayed by the clouds, it's just a temporary method for the rain to fall. Every drop of rain is allowed, so that you can appreciate the coming of the Sonshine." This line reminds listeners that even in hard times, there is a purpose and hope for the future.
Overall, "Sonshine" is a hopeful and uplifting song that celebrates the transformative power of faith in Jesus. It encourages listeners to hold on to hope during difficult times and trust that things will get better with the Son. The upbeat chorus and ad-libs also make it a great song for energizing and motivating listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sonshine, Sonshine, Sonshine
Rejoice in the light of the Son
Means your flowers are gonna bloom again
Hope for renewed growth and life
Now the Son can lift your feet off the ground
The power of the Son can elevate and rejuvenate you
Make you felt so good you never want to come down
The joy and happiness from the Son can be overwhelming
Put wind beneath your wings every time He's around
The Son can provide the support and encouragement you need
That's what the Son can do
The Son can bring about positive change and growth
He can turn your wrong into right
The Son can help you correct past mistakes
Like a candle in your darkest night
The Son can provide hope in the darkest moments
Give you strength to run if you walk in the light
The Son can provide strength and guidance
He can loose the life in your seed
The Son can bring new life and growth
Send a ray of hope to meet your every need
The Son can provide hope and support in times of need
Break the yoke of sin and make you free indeed
The Son can help you break free from the burden of sin
He can teach you things that you never did know
The Son can bring about personal growth and learning
Prosper every seed that you never could sow
The Son can bring abundance and prosperity
He can give the power for your flower to grow
The Son can provide the energy and resources needed for growth
Oh don't be dismayed by the clouds (passing over)
Do not be discouraged by temporary obstacles
It's just a temporary method for the rain to fall
Temporary obstacles can bring growth and renewal
Every drop of rain is allowed (little bit o'rain y'all)
Every obstacle can bring about positive change
So that you can appreciate the coming of the Sonshine
Obstacles can help you appreciate the power of the Son
Son - love that Sonshine
Love and appreciate the Son's power
Oh love it, Sonshine, makes everything better
The Son's power can bring about positive change
Heal your mind with Sonshine
The Son's power can bring healing and peace
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.