In 1971 the band shortened its name to The Crusaders, which made sense seeing as they were playing much more funk than jazz. The core group of Sample, Felder, Hooper, and Henderson remained and they added guitarists Larry Carlton and bassist Robert "Pops" Popwell. Henderson left the Crusaders in 1975, with Hooper leaving in 1983.
Henderson subsequently revived the "Jazz Crusaders" moniker (over Sample's objections) for 1995's Happy Again, and was joined by Wilton Felder and Larry Carlton. This new group (officially known as "Wayne Henderson's Jazz Crusaders") released a series of recordings in the late 1990s, but the music bore little resemblance to the acoustic, hard bop style of the original group. In 2003, Sample, Felder, and Hooper revived The Crusaders.
Golden Slumbers
The Jazz Crusaders Lyrics
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To get back homeward.
Once there was a way
To get back home.
Sleep, pretty darling,
Dot not cry
Golden slumbers,
Fill your eyes
Smiles await you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once there was a way
To get back home
Sleep, pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
The song "Golden Slumbers" by The Jazz Crusaders is a rendition of the classic Beatles song. The lyrics talk about a way to get back home and a lullaby to help a loved one sleep. The repeated phrase "once there was a way" highlights the nostalgia and longing for a past time or a past version of oneself. The verse "golden slumbers, fill your eyes, smiles await you when you rise" adds a hopeful touch and reminds the listener that there is always a chance for joy and happiness after rest.
The song has a melancholic and sentimental tone, conveying a sense of loss and yearning. The repeated lines create a hypnotic effect, making the listener feel as if they are being lulled into a deep sleep.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a way,
To get back homeward.
There existed a path to return back to one's home in the past.
Once there was a way
To get back home.
There used to exist a way to go back to one's home.
Sleep, pretty darling,
Dot not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Sleep peacefully, beloved one; refrain from shedding tears and I will serenade you with a soothing song.
Golden slumbers,
Fill your eyes
Smiles await you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Experience a pleasurable sleep, my love; let it enhance your beauty and optimism with its effervescent effects, and do not give in to your sorrows, for I will lull you to sleep with a melody.
Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once upon a time, a route existed to return back home.
Once there was a way
To get back home
In the past, there was a pathway to reach one's home.
Sleep, pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Rest peacefully, beautiful love, do not allow your emotions to overcome you, and I shall sing you a melody to help you fall asleep.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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