What started as two guys with strong voices and one guitar became San Francisco's Train by 1994. It was in late 1993 that Patrick Monahan left Erie, PA, and met up with the Los Angeles band, The Apostles. Lead singer/guitarist Rob Hotchkiss and fellow guitarist Jim Stafford had basically disbanded by this time, but the chance meeting with Patrick Monahan proved fortuitous, as Hotchkiss extended an invitation to the crooning Monahan to become a two-man band. After making exhaustive appearances in low-key coffeehouses, they decided to form a full band and enlisted former Apostles members Stafford and bassist Charlie Colin. Colin brought along his good friend, drummer Scott Underwood, and Train were on their way.
Train settled in San Francisco to develop their sound in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. In an unlikely scenario, executives from Columbia Records expressed an interest and, in a somewhat cooperative strategy, farmed the fledgling band out to the minors -- in this instance, Aware Records -- where they could grow naturally and unhurriedly. In 1997, they went on tour, opening for the likes of Blues Traveler, Barenaked Ladies, and Counting Crows. Train knew they had arrived when they sold out a performance at San Francisco's prestigious Fillmore venue. Their completed debut album was released the following year. Drops of Jupiter followed three years later, becoming a 2x Platinum hit on the back of its single of the same name. My Private Nation followed in 2003. Though the response was initially weak, the single "Get to Me" eventually caught fire, and Train had their latest Billboard chart hit. A holdover live album appeared in 2004 while the band returned to the studio to record My Private Nation's follow-up. The single "Cab" announced the band's return in late 2005, with the full-length For Me It's You following early the next year.
From November 2006, the band took a break from recording and touring to be with friends and family. Lead singer Pat Monahan released a solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007. The first single, "Her Eyes," was released in July.
On October 27, 2009, Train not only released proof that they were once again a band but also put their fifth studio album on the market, Save Me San Francisco. Dedicated to getting back to where they came from, the album revisited the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force. The album is a tribute to the city that made them who they are today and pays homage to the city by the bay whom they owe so much.
The first single from Train's sixth studio album, "Drive By," was made available on iTunes on January 10, 2012, a week after Train played the halftime show at the 2012 Discover Orange Bowl in Miami. This upbeat pop/rock tune was the first song to be released from Train's sixth studio album. It was already familiar to some of their fans as the band had been performing the tune during their 2011 Summer Tour. Train's singles tend to gradually build momentum, but this song debuted at #60 on the Hot 100 in its first week as Triple A, hot AC, and pop radio all embraced the song with enthusiasm.
This album was followed by Bulletproof Picasso, Christmas in Tahoe, Train Does Led Zeppelin II, and A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat. Their album AM Gold was released on May 20, 2022.
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Joy to the World
Train Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart
Prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, the sounding joy
Ahh calling all angels
Ahh calling all angels
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations proof
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love;
Wonders of His love;
And wonders, of His love.
Joy to the world
Joy, joy, joy
Joy, joy to the world
Joy to the world
Ooo joy, joy to the world
Ahh joy to the world
Joy to the world
Mmmm mmm
The song "Joy to the World" is a classic Christmas carol that expresses the joy and excitement of the arrival of Jesus, the Lord and Savior, on earth. The first verse of the song emphasizes the arrival of the king and calls upon the earth to receive him. The second verse speaks of the Savior reigning and invites people to sing songs of joy while all of nature reverberates in praise.
The third verse talks about how the Lord rules the world with truth and grace, making nations submit to His will. The glories of His righteousness and the wonders of His love are emphasized in the concluding lines. The song encourages people to rejoice and celebrate the coming of the Savior, the one who brings hope, peace, and love into the world.
Interestingly, "Joy to the World" is based on Psalm 98, which speaks of the whole earth singing a new song to the Lord, and the song's lyrics were adapted by Isaac Watts in 1719. The song became popular in America in the 19th century, with Lowell Mason adding music to the lyrics in 1839. Today, "Joy to the World" is one of the most widely known and sung Christmas hymns throughout the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world! The Lord is come.
Let us celebrate the arrival of the Lord with great joy and happiness.
Let earth receive her King
May the people of the earth welcome and receive their King with open arms.
Let every heart Prepare Him room
Let everyone prepare their hearts and minds to welcome Him, to make space for Him in their lives.
And heaven and nature sing Heaven and nature sing Heaven and nature sing
Even the heavens and nature rejoice and sing, in celebration of His arrival.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let us be joyful because the Savior has come and He reigns over us with all His glory and splendor.
Let men their songs employ
Let everyone sing their songs and praises to Him.
While fields and floods Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, the sounding joy
Even the fields, floods, rocks, hills, and plains rejoice and echo the sounds of joy.
Ahh calling all angels Ahh calling all angels
Calling all angels to celebrate and rejoice in this momentous occasion.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations proof The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love; Wonders of His love; And wonders, of His love.
He governs the world with truth and grace, and His power makes the nations realize the magnificence of His justice and love that knows no bounds.
Joy to the world Joy, joy, joy Joy, joy to the world Joy to the world Ooo joy, joy to the world Ahh joy to the world Joy to the world Mmmm mmm
Let us all join in the celebration of joy, for the Lord has come and brought peace and happiness to the world.
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Samantha Potter
I really love this version and the video is so cool!
DeeM30
This is my favorite version of the song! Thank you for putting it together! Forever "Calling All Angels"! <3
Brian H
Gay
Chris Shock
I like how they added the calling with angels parts added to this. Very nice.
Nathan Anderson
Actually quite brilliant to do so....😊
44excalibur
Yeah, the Calling All Angels addition was cool. Mariah Carey also did a version of Joy To The World where she added the Three Dog Night lyrics to the song. I love it when people experiment with combining lyrics.
Zelda Faye
Makes me tear up every time!
Robyn Gardner
I just love this song and video. Makes me feel good we need more Joy in our world. Merry Christmas everyone!!
William Gordon
A fantastic blend of voice and instruments. I listen to this off and on during the year.
go24jeffgordon
Amazing version! Your voice is so beautiful, Pat! Great arrangement! Another hit by favorite, most awesome band ever! :+) Vickie