Ramsey Lewis has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards so far in his career.
His recent "With One Voice" release pays homage to his gospel roots all while maintaining his classic style. With the help of gospel favorites Smokie Norful, Darius Brooks, and Donald Lawrence, Lewis delivers an emotion-packed, soul-stirring, album. Lewis also enlisted the help of his church's choir, pastored by his older sister, to sing on several of the album's tracks. The J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church Combined Choir is breath-taking, adding so much life, freedom, and hope to "With One Voice". The CD's first single, "Pass Me Not" can be heard on Chicago's WGCI 107.5.
In addition to recording and performing, he is / has been a radio host on Chicago's Smooth Jazz station, WNUA (95.5 FM). His syndicated show Legends of Jazz, featuring classic jazz recordings from artists such as Charlie Parker and Miles Davis), can be heard in 60 cities in the United States and other countries as well. His most recent venture, the Legends of Jazz television series on PBS, was first aired in April 2006.
As of 2005 he has been hosting a radio show called Legends of Jazz for London's Smooth FM (previously Jazz FM).
On December 4, 2006, the Ramsey Lewis Morning Show will become a part of Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz Network, simulcasting on other Smooth Jazz stations across the country for the first time. However, the show will still be based in Chicago, as it has always been.
Put Your Hand In The Hand
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics
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Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
Well you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes
To get me through, oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
The Ramsey Lewis Trio's song, "Put Your Hand in the Hand," encourages listeners to look to Jesus Christ for comfort and guidance. Through the lyrics, the band acknowledges that Jesus is a powerful presence in the world and can help bring peace in the midst of turmoil. The line "Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee" refers to Jesus' birthplace of Galilee and encourages listeners to seek his guidance.
The song also references the importance of prayer, with the lyrics "My momma taught me how to pray/Before I reached the age of seven/When I'm down on my knees/That's when I'm closest to heaven." This emphasis on prayer highlights the idea that turning to faith in difficult times can provide a sense of peace and comfort.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and faith. By encouraging listeners to put their trust in Jesus, the song offers a way to find inner strength and guidance, even amidst challenging circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Place your trust in the man who possesses the power to calm and pacify large bodies of water
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Put your faith in the man who has the power to soothe and quiet tumultuous, stormy waters
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on your own behavior and attitudes
And you can look at others differently
And when you do, you may see others in a new, more positive light
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Entrust your future in the hands of the man from Galilee, who has the ability to show you the way forward
My momma taught me how to pray before I reached the age of seven
My mother instilled in me a spiritual foundation from a young age
When I'm down on my knees, that's when I'm closest to heaven
When I humble myself and pray, I am closest to the divine realm
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife. Well you do what you must do
My father led a life of responsibility, providing for his family in the best way he knew how
But he showed me enough of what it takes to get me through, oh yeh!
But he also taught me valuable lessons about perseverance and resilience that I carry with me
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
Emphasizing the importance of placing one's trust in the man from Galilee, and doing so with conviction and enthusiasm
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Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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David Pomara
Incredible!!