Over the years the Echoes have had the profound pleasure of performing with many greats from the pantheon of Rock and Roll, such as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Richard “Louie Louie” Berry, The Shirelles, Little Anthony, The Coasters, The Penguins, Gene Chandler, The Dixie Cups, The DuPrees, The Crew Cuts, The Chordettes, The Diamonds, Miss Patty Page, The Four Seasons, Tony Orlando, The Moody Blues, Lou Reed and many more.
The Echoes, Harvey Shield, Charlie Davis, Jon Rubin and John Lathan consider themselves true brothers in harmony. They feel extremely lucky and blessed to be great friends and to have maintained a family atmosphere all these years. Their true affinity for each other and the authentic Doo Wop style inspire their concerts and recordings in a way that sets The Mighty Echoes apart from the rest of the field.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Mighty Echoes Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The lyrics of The Mighty Echoes's song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a reminder to let go of the troubles and worries of the year and simply enjoy the holiday season. The opening lines, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light, from now on, our troubles will be out of sight," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer encourages the listeners to put their worries aside and embrace the joy and happiness of the season.
The second verse of the song nostalgically reminds us of the olden days, the happy golden days of yore, and the importance of having faithful friends near us. The final verse reminds us that the passing of years should not dampen our spirits; we should still look forward to the future with hope, and hang a shining star on the highest bough to light our way.
Overall, the song is a gentle reminder to focus on the positive aspects of life, to cherish our loved ones and appreciate the little pleasures of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a joyful and peaceful Christmas
Let your heart be light
Find happiness and let go of worries
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget our problems for a while and enjoy the festive spirit
Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the holiday season with joy and merriment
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Our worries and concerns will be distant and insignificant during the holiday season
Here we are as in olden days
We are reunited with old memories and traditions of past Christmases
Happy golden days of yore
Recalling moments of happiness from past Christmas days
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Friends who have been loyal and supportive with whom we cherish time together
Gather near to us once more
Come closer to us, reunite with us for the holiday season
Through the years we all will be together
We wish to be together and united for many more Christmas seasons to come
If the fates allow
If we're lucky enough that destiny allows us
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Place a bright star on the top of the Christmas tree to guide us and bring hope
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy a delightful and peaceful holiday season with your loved ones right now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Memphis International Records
Listen to the whole album here "Doo Wop Around the Christmas Tree" -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHESE-Vv00iFG2Rn3ubV9tgFZ2kXj4X0