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1) The Crusaders were an American jazz fusion group that was successful from the 1960s to the 1980s. The group was known as The Jazz Crusaders from its formation in 1960 until shortening its name in 1971.
High school friends Joe Sample (piano), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone) and Nesbert "Stix" Hooper (drums) formed their first band together, the Swingsters, in Houston, Texas in 1954. They played a mixture of jazz and R&B, and were joined by Wayne Henderson (trombone), Hubert Laws (flute), and Henry Wilson (bass). The group soon turned more to hard bop, and renamed themselves the Modern Jazz Sextet, but also recorded in a more R&B vein as the Nighthawks (or Nite Hawks).
In 1960, Sample, Felder, Hooper and Henderson moved to Los Angeles, and formed the Jazz Crusaders as a quintet with a succession of different bass players. Influenced by musicians such as Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey and John Coltrane, the band signed to the Pacific Jazz label in 1961, and released 16 albums on the label over the subsequent eight years. With a front-line horn section of Felder and Henderson, the group's sound was rooted in hard bop, but with a slant towards R&B and soul music.
Their first two albums, with Jimmy Bond on bass, were Freedom Sound (1961), and Lookin' Ahead (1962), followed by the live album At the Lighthouse (1962) and Tough Talk, the first of several albums with bassist Bobby Haynes. In all, the group recorded five live albums in the 1960s, four of which were recorded at the Lighthouse CafΓ© in Hermosa Beach. They also had their first chart entry, their treatment of Stevie Wonder's "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" reaching No.95 on the Hot 100 in 1966. The group's 1969 album, Powerhouse, was their first to reach the Billboard 200 album chart, reaching No. 184, and was also their last studio album for Pacific Jazz.
The group then signed with the Chisa label, co-owned by trumpeter Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine. Their 1970 album Old Socks, New Shoes reached No. 90 on the album chart, and was their last as the Jazz Crusaders. The decision was taken to call the group simply the Crusaders, so as not to limit their scope and potential audience. After a second album with Chisa, (Pass the Plate, 1971), and one album for the MoWest label (Hollywood, 1972) they signed with Blue Thumb Records, where they remained until the late 1970s. Their recordings increasingly adopted a jazz-funk style. They incorporated electric guitar and bass into their shows and recordings, as well as using Sample's electric piano and clavinet. Guitarist Larry Carlton joined, and featured on their albums in the early part of the decade. Bass duties were often handled by Felder, though Robert "Pops" Popwell joined later in the decade.
According to jazz critic Scott Yanow at Allmusic, however, "after a few excellent albums during the early part of the decade... the group began to decline in quality." Sample later commented that the group was under commercial pressure from record companies to record jazzed-up versions of contemporary popular songs. Henderson left to become a record producer in 1975, and the other musicians regularly and increasingly worked as session musicians with artists such as the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, and Randy Newman. With a growing crossover appeal, the group's most commercially successful recordings included the single "Put It Where You Want It" (No.52 pop, 1972), and the albums The 2nd Crusade (No.45 album, 1973), Southern Comfort (No.31 album, 1974), Chain Reaction (No.26 album, 1975), Those Southern Knights (No.38 album, 1976), and Images (No.34 album, 1978).
The peak of the group's commercial success came with 1979's Street Life, with Randy Crawford as featured singer. The album peaked at No. 18 on the pop album charts and the title track made the Top 10 on the R&B chart, No. 36 on Billboardβ²s Hot 100 chart, and No.5 in the UK. Later albums by the group featured singers Bill Withers and Joe Cocker. The live 1982 album Royal Jam featured guitarist B. B. King, bassist James Jamerson, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hooper left in 1983, and though Felder and Sample kept the group operating through the 1980s, the group's commercial success diminished.
Felder and Henderson reunited in the mid-1990s as the Crusaders. Henderson later led a band called the Jazz Crusaders, in which Felder and Carlton also played, and Felder and Sample reunited as the Crusaders in 2003.
Wayne Henderson died on April 5, 2014. Joe Sample died in Houston on September 12, 2014. Wilton Felder died on September 27, 2015.
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The Crusaders Lyrics
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There were times
I remember
Had to fight just to hold my head up
Those times when even my friends
tried to make a fool of me
there were things that my heart attacked
that they just couldn't see
Some said I was hopeless
............ tangled in the night
Strong hearts just keep goin
That is why I'm still standing here today
Come together
raise up your voices
This time my song of love and life won't go away
Ill sing forever
here in the sunshine
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
If your lost in your troubles
And the world just seems to forget you
If you remember sunshine
even on your darkest day
Just follow what your heart says
And you will find the way
Some said I was hopeless
........... tangled in the night
Strong hearts just keep goin
That is why I'm still standing here today
Come together
raise up your voices
This time my song of love and life won't go away
Ill sing forever
here in the sunshine
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
The Crusaders featuring Nancy Wilson's song "I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today" is a powerful message of triumph over adversity. The lyrics describe the struggles that the singer has faced in the past, including negative criticism from friends and attacks on her heart. Despite these challenges, the singer has persevered, guided by the strength of her heart and her unyielding spirit. She encourages listeners who may be struggling to do the same, reminding them that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope.
The song also emphasizes the importance of community and coming together to support each other. The lyrics call for people to raise their voices together, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose. The singer's message is clear: no matter what difficulties we may face, we can always find strength and hope in the love and support of those around us.
Overall, "I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today" is a powerful and uplifting song that reminds listeners to stay strong in the face of adversity and to remember the importance of community and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad I'm standing here today
I am grateful for being alive and well today.
There were times
I have gone through difficult moments.
I remember
I have vivid memories of those times.
Had to fight just to hold my head up
I had to overcome obstacles to stay strong and positive.
Those times when even my friends
Those were times when even my friends turned against me.
tried to make a fool of me
They tried to humiliate and ridicule me.
there were things that my heart attacked
There were issues that deeply troubled me.
that they just couldn't see
But they didn't understand my struggles.
Some said I was hopeless
Some people thought that I had no chance of succeeding.
tangled in the night
They thought I was lost and without direction.
Strong hearts just keep goin
But strong-willed people keep persevering.
That is why I'm still standing here today
That's why I'm still alive and thriving today.
Come together
Let's unite together.
raise up your voices
Let's speak out loud and clear.
This time my song of love and life won't go away
This time my message of love and life will not fade or disappear.
Ill sing forever
I'll keep expressing myself through music and my voice.
here in the sunshine
Living happily and positively.
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
I've experienced tough times, but I've witnessed things get better.
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
And I am grateful for my current state of being.
If your lost in your troubles
If you are struggling and feeling lost.
And the world just seems to forget you
And people seem to disregard you or your problems.
If you remember sunshine
If you recall happier times.
even on your darkest day
Even when things seem at their worst.
Just follow what your heart says
Trust your instincts and emotions.
And you will find the way
And you will eventually find your path through life.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOE SAMPLE, WILL JENNINGS
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chris wirth
Stand together we stand strong!! This song hits so deep!!! It's a bit much standing alone!! But I know that WE Each fighting for what is just and morally right!! Here in Iowa.... Doing what I can!!!
This is true he and everybody that is out here are fighting for your children and you're fighting for your rights your parents someone you love you're fighting for our country! Your standing up for what is right!
some days you probably feel like it's not enough.... hold your head up!!! because your not alone, for every city in every state I know that there's another person just like me, like you.... standing in your truth.
JUST KNOW, that YOUR CREATOR, whom ever it may be, made you to stand in the dark..... AND LIGHT THAT SHIT UP
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My Dad always told me... you stand up for what is right even if you stand alone, never knew, it was going to be something of this magnitude. my dad didn't raise no quitter, and I live by, "treat everyone and speak to them the way you want them to speak and treat you" that's the golden rule.... so I won't start a fight but you damn sure, best believe, I will give EVERYTHING I got ... they'll feel me!! β€
it's nice to see that other people are out there and for anybody that's reading this, you ain't alone, stay strong!! βοΈπ―
How do you rid yourself from the dark?.................. Turn the light on!!! ... little funny for ya.π. leave you with a smile ππ
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Sean DeWees
As a veteran, patriot, and father, I feel this. It's past time to wake the sheep, now it's time to wake the other lions.
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Mike Larry
Thank you for your service brother, and when that day comes, i have no military backround but am willing to fight to my death over the future freedom of my children! We must stand united!
Kevin Skonieczny
Amen... scream as loud as you have to!!!! Wake them all!!! God, we need your hand now.
Kevin Skonieczny
@Mike Larry yes sir...
Michael Ronzio
Tickle Chain its never too late
Amanda Ga
Every time I hear this song my body covers in chills and the tears come. Yes! My lord came in flipping tables! So glad youβre on our side and hopefully it brings more over. Us patriots are tired
Gina Vignau
Truth !!
Halley Evans
I get chills everytime. This song is a canadian anthem for FREEDOM!!
Regina Thompson
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