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.
The Old 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 Old Landmark" is a gospel song that encapsulates the spirit of traditional African American church music with its jubilant chorus of voices and dynamic instrumental sections. The song begins with a call for all to return to the "Old Landmark," which could mean returning to the traditional spirituals of the past or returning to the physical church building where faith was nurtured. The repeated phrase "preach the Word" speaks to the importance of spreading the message of Jesus Christ and inspiring others to live a life of devotion and servitude to the Lord. The song encourages the listener to turn towards God, learn from Him, and feel the burning passion of faith in their heart.
The energetic call-and-response between the lead vocalist and the backing choir creates a sense of community and shared experience. The song's upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation, including brass horns, organ, and gospel piano, add to the song's celebratory tone. The song was originally written by Thomas A. Dorsey, who was known as the father of gospel music, and has been covered by various artists over the years, including The Blues Brothers in their hit movie.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us all (All go back)
Let's return to where we came from
To the Old (Old landmark)
To the ancient, sacred place
Let us all to the Old (All go back Old Landmark)
Let's all go back to the sacred place
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Let's commit to serving the Lord
Jesus, ohh! (He's my Lord, oh, my Lord)
Jesus, my Lord and Savior
Let us preach of the Old
Let's preach about the ancient things
At the... (Hey! Hey!)
At the place, hey hey!
Landmark
The sacred place
Praise the Lord, well!
Let's praise and worship the Lord
Preach the Word, all the way
Proclaim the Gospel without compromise
Yeah, preach
Yes, preach it!
Do it, know it, fell it (All people)
Do it, understand it, feel it (everyone)
People, people, well (Preach the Word)
People, people, yes (preach the Word)
Let us preach, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Let's preach at the ancient, sacred place
Preach the Word, at the Old (Preach the Word, Old Landmark)
Proclaim the Gospel at the sacred place
People, now
People, listen
Brothers, sisters
Addressing fellow Christians, male and female
Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord, Yeah, Lord
Yes, Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Expression of enthusiasm
Oh, Lord
Calling upon the Lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Expression of enthusiasm
Oh, child
Endearing term for a person
Turnin', yearnin', learnin', burnin'
Turning, longing, learning, burning with desire
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We will go back, yes, oh oh
Let us all, to the Old (All go back, Old Landmark)
Let's all go back to the sacred place
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We will go back, yes, oh oh
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We will go back, yes, oh oh
Gonna go back, Ahh (Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh)
We will go back, yes, oh oh
Let us stay in the service of the Lord
Let's remain devoted to serving the Lord
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, 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
@@Cyris_Bingely BUON MARTEDÌ ANCHE A TE🍺🍻👍
@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