The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
TheOld Landmark
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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To the Old (Old landmark)
Let us all to the Old (All go back Old Landmark)
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Jesus, ohh! (He's my Lord, oh, my Lord)
Let us preach of the Old
At the... (Hey! Hey!)
Landmark
Let us preach, at the Old
Preach the Word, all the way
Yeah, preach
Preach the Word, all the way
Do it, know it, fell it (All people)
People, people, well (Preach the Word)
Let us preach, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
People, now
Brothers, sisters
Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, child
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Turnin', yearnin', learnin', burnin'
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
The song "Old Landmark" by The Blues Brothers speaks to the importance of circling back to one's roots in order to stay true to the service of the Lord. The phrase "Old Landmark" is a reference to a traditional gospel song from the late 1800s which speaks about the importance of not straying from the "old landmark" that has been set by previous generations. The Blues Brothers version, however, adds a sense of urgency and calls upon all people to return to this "Old Landmark".
The lyrics themselves are relatively simple, but the repetition of "preach the Word" and "all go back to the Old Landmark" emphasize the importance of staying focused on the service of the Lord and not getting lost in the distractions and temptations of the world. The final line, "let us stay in the service of the Lord", is a call to action and a reminder that the work of serving God is never done.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us all (All go back)
Let's all return to where we were before
To the Old (Old landmark)
To the place of tradition and history
Let us all to the Old (All go back Old Landmark)
Let's all go back to the place of tradition and history where we were before
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Let's remain devoted to the Lord's work
Jesus, ohh! (He's my Lord, oh, my Lord)
Jesus is our Lord and we worship and praise Him
Let us preach of the Old
Let's talk about the old and traditional ways of worship
At the... (Hey! Hey!) Landmark
At the traditional and historic Landmark
Praise the Lord, well!
Let's offer praise and worship to the Lord
Let us preach, at the Old
Let's continue to talk about the old and traditional ways of worship
Preach the Word, all the way
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God without hesitation
Yeah, preach
Yes, continue to spread the Word of God
Preach the Word, all the way
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God without hesitation
Do it, know it, fell it (All people)
Let's do it, know it, and feel it together with all people
People, people, well (Preach the Word)
Addressing everyone, let's continue to spread the Word of God
Let us preach, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Let's continue to spread the truth at the traditional and historic Landmark
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God at the traditional and historic Landmark
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God at the traditional and historic Landmark
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God at the traditional and historic Landmark
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Speak the truth and spread the Word of God at the traditional and historic Landmark
People, now
Addressing everyone at present
Brothers, sisters
Addressing all fellow believers
Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord
Praising and affirming our belief in the Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotional intensity
Oh, Lord
Appealing to the Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Expressing emotional intensity
Oh, child
Expressing affection or addressing someone in a friendly, informal tone
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Let's all return to the place of tradition and history where we were before
Turnin', yearnin', learnin', burnin'
We are turning our minds and hearts, yearning to learn more, burning with passion
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We are going back to the place of tradition and history with great enthusiasm and emotion
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We are going back to the place of tradition and history with great enthusiasm and emotion
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We are going back to the place of tradition and history with great enthusiasm and emotion
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We are going back to the place of tradition and history with great enthusiasm and emotion
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Let's remain devoted to the Lord's work
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: W. Herbert Brewster
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Let us all (All go back)
To the Old (Old landmark)
Let us all to the Old (All go back Old Landmark)
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Jesus, ohh! (He's my Lord, oh, my Lord)
Let us preach of the Old
At the... (Hey! Hey!)
Landmark
Praise the Lord, well!
Let us preach, at the Old
Preach the Word, all the way
Yeah, preach
Preach the Word, all the way
Do it, know it, fell it (All people)
People, people, well (Preach the Word)
Let us preach, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
People, now
Brothers, sisters
Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, child
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Turnin', yearnin', learnin', burnin'
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
@xdingodile3328
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up (Wake up)
Don't be lost when your time comes
Don't be lost when your time comes
'Cause the day of he lord cometh as a thief in the night
Hey, let it be
Well, well, well
Let us all (All go back)
To the Old (Old landmark)
Let us all (All go back)
To the Old (Old landmark)
Let us all (All go back)
To the Old (Old landmark)
And we stay in the service of the lord
Let us kneel (Kneel and pray)
At the old (All our way)
We got to kneel (Kneel and pray)
At the Old (All our way)
Just kneel (Kneel and pray)
At the Old (All our way)
He will (Hear us), and he (Give us), with me (With us), beat me (Never), he will (Beat us), until we won the war
Preacher (Preach the word)
At the old (All the way)
Preacher (Preach the word)
At the old (All the way)
Preacher, preacher (Preach the word)
At the old (All our way)
Gether (Glory), of him (Glory), it will (Point you), it will (Turn you), it will (Save you from the world that we see)
Let us kneel (Hear our voices)
At the old (All our way)
Hey (Hear our voices)
At the old (All our way)
At the old (Hear our voices)
At the old (All our way)
I'm a (Hear us), leper (See us), good god (Sing it), help (Bring it), giver (Wring, wringer it down to us all)
Let's go (Down to the river), to the river (All our way), let's go down (Down to the river), at the old (All our way),
Take me down (Down to the river), at the old (All our way)
Find him (Water), let him (Water), hold up (Drowning), come back (Drowning), everybody (Drowning in the service of the lord)
Let us all (All go back)
To the old (Old landmark)
Let us (All go back)
To the old (Old landmark)
Let us all (All go back)
To the old (Old landmark)
He will (Hear us), and he (Give us), will be (With us), let them (Have it), have us (Glory), amen (Glory), let them (Point it), get them (turn in), amen (Heal us), with me (With us), with thou (Sing it), help (Bring it), yeah you (Water), grown up (Water), nobody (Shining), everybody (Shining, shining, shining, shining, shining), you got to shine (Shining, shining, oh shine) catch me lord, take me (Oh shine) catch me lord, take me (Oh shine) catch me lord, take me (Oh shine, oh shine), well, well, well, well (Stay in the service of the lord)
Well, well
I'm gonna talk to the little white truth out there
Yeah you got the phone right this morning
@davecoker2354
If James Brown is the pastor of your church you already know how Sunday mornings are gonna go. Sign me up.
@therabidscorpion
He actually was an ordained minister and pastored a church.
@Cyris_Bingely
same my man!
@djrail5797
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@djrail5797
@@therabidscorpion SOLO AL MARTEDÌ🍺🍻👍
@kylebroflovski8656
Amen to that
@egoistagattoildiofelino7942
even tho i'm atheist... every brother of mine without religion must say with me:
"WE'RE ON A MISSION FROM GOD"
@kylebroflovski8656
WE'RE ON A MISSION FROM GOD
@pepsidog3060
im not even religious, but when this comes on i go NUTS
@MarioLamRedRebel
Do you see the light 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 THE BAND