'Pipe' and 'Bread' teamed up with two other singers after that, Oswald Downes and Norman Davis, and recorded the single "Gold Digger" for producer, Lloyd "Matador" Daley. From there they went on to work with Coxsone Dodd's famous Studio One label recording label, considered the "Motown" of Jamaica.
They recorded a number of singles there, and were also billed as the Classics, in addition to their Wailing Souls name. In the early 70's, the Souls recorded for Bob Marley's Tuff Gong label, as Pipe and The Pipes. There at Tuff Gong they had hits with "Harbor Shark" and "Back Biter". The groups vocal power, and song writing ability has kept the group in the spotlight, and in 1974 the group changed again when Downes and David left and 'Buddy' Haye rejoined. The 'godfather of reggae', Joe Higgs, also worked with the group in the mid-70's, but left to work with Jimmy Cliff as his musical director on tour.
The group entered another era of their careers as they began work with famed producer "Jo Jo" Hookim and his Channel One label. With Hookim, they recorded more classics like "Things and Times," "Joy With Your Heart," and "Very Well." Shortly after in 1976, Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis one of founding members of Black Uhuru, joined the group.
The Souls then started their own label in 1977 called Massive, and hit with their first singles "Bredda Gravilicious" and "Feel The Spirit." In the early 80's the quartet worked with a number of hot producers including Sly and Robbie recording "Old Broom"on their Taxi Label, "Fire House Rock" for "Junjo" Lawes' Volcano Label, and for producer/singer Linval Thompson.
Their touring and recording continued throughout the 80's. After recording these classic tracks for genius producer King Jammy in 1988-89, the group broke up again, but Pipe and Bread have continued the Wailing Souls on their own throughout the 90's recording (two Grammy nominated albums included) and touring worldwide. 'Garth' Dennis rejoined Black Uhuru to work with them in the early/mid 90's and "Buddy" Haye has taken a leave from singing since.
Feel The Spirit
Wailing Souls Lyrics
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Today the strong name of the trinity
Crypt of despair
The old man is there
Forming a circle of magic and prayers
Guarding the well
Its evil must never arise I can tell
Holy mission
Forever he's sworn
To protect our world from hatred and scorn
He will not fear
Though the Sabbath is near
Twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends
[Chorus]
"Break the circle and all hell comes loose
The well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark
The well of souls must stay sealed"
Black wind turns out the candles
The air grows cold and threatening
Dark shadows wicked laughter
Brings darkness to your heart
Behold the goat of Mendes
Red burning evil eyes
Lord's prayer holy water
Only faith can save you now
Disharmony, satanic serenade
Black symphony, a tribute to the plague
The twisted souls awakened by the chanting
Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise
A new day's dawn, holy light
Sunlight redeems
Slays the dark, warms and heals, makes you
See nightmares' terror is back in your dreams
Sleep well my friend 'cause
This tale's now to end, don't
Believe our world is as safe's we pretend
[Chorus]
"Break the circle and all hell comes loose
The well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark
The well of souls must stay sealed"
The lyrics to Candlemass's "Well of Souls" are steeped in religious and supernatural imagery, depicting a battle between good and evil for control of the titular Well of Souls. The first verse alludes to the Holy Trinity, with the singer binding themselves to its power. The second verse introduces an "old man" who guards the Well, a "black hole to hell" that must remain sealed to prevent evil from rising. The old man's "holy mission" is to protect the world from hatred and scorn, and he will not be intimidated even by the approach of the Sabbath.
Line by Line Meaning
I bind unto myself
I dedicate myself fully
Today the strong name of the trinity
And invoke the power of the Holy Trinity
Crypt of despair
A dark and dismal place
The old man is there
A wise and experienced man is present
Forming a circle of magic and prayers
Performing a ritual with mystical elements
Guarding the well
Protecting a sacred site
The black hole to hell
A gateway to the underworld
Its evil must never arise I can tell
It is essential that this site remains undisturbed
Holy mission
A sacred duty
Forever he's sworn
Having promised to uphold
To protect our world from hatred and scorn
To safeguard the world from negativity and hate
He will not fear
Showing no apprehension
Though the Sabbath is near
Despite the impending day of rest
Twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends
The ominous ritual is signaled by the striking of the clock
Break the circle and all hell comes loose
Disturbing the ritual could release terrible consequences
The well of souls must stay sealed
Keeping the sacred site undisturbed is vital
Ancient force of light against the dark
The power of light is pitted against the forces of darkness
Black wind turns out the candles
The eerie atmosphere is further intensified
The air grows cold and threatening
The environment appears increasingly ominous
Dark shadows wicked laughter
Sinister figures appear and taunt
Brings darkness to your heart
Fills one with an overwhelming sense of dread
Behold the goat of Mendes
Witness the iconic figure of chaos
Red burning evil eyes
Eyes seemingly filled with malevolent intent
Lord's prayer holy water
Reciting the Lord's prayer and using holy water as protection
Only faith can save you now
One's beliefs may ultimately prove their salvation
Disharmony, satanic serenade
Discord is accompanied by the sinister music
Black symphony, a tribute to the plague
The ominous tone is an ode to disease and death
The twisted souls awakened by the chanting
The vibrations of the ritual stir up souls from the darkness
Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise
The trapped spirits are finally free to emerge
A new day's dawn, holy light
The light of a new day brings hope
Sunlight redeems
The warmth of the sun washes away the darkness
Slays the dark, warms and heals, makes you
Banishes the shadows, bringing comfort and healing
See nightmares' terror is back in your dreams
Realize that danger still lingers in the subconscious realm
Sleep well my friend 'cause
Rest assured, for
This tale's now to end, don't
The story has reached its conclusion, but
Believe our world is as safe's we pretend
Acknowledge the reality that the world is not as secure as we may think
Break the circle and all hell comes loose
Disturbing the ritual could release terrible consequences
The well of souls must stay sealed
Keeping the sacred site undisturbed is vital
Ancient force of light against the dark
The power of light is pitted against the forces of darkness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LLOYD EDWARD MCDONALD, WINSTON GEORGE MATTHEWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@regsis
Never fails to uplift my mood . Thanks for the upload . Blessings ❤
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North Shore. 🎼🎵🎶
@JesusLopez-du3jt
Just saw the movie Dominic and Eugene ,this song was in it,the movie was great 👍 and it brought me close to the holy spirit Yey!!!!😊💜🌹💞💯
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Turtle’s soundtrack in the sanding shed! 🐢⚡️🏄🏼♂️
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Wow you caught that too! NICE!
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@MrKuliouou
Was looking for this song for awhile from the movie.
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@LeCyclone
We all feel it Bionic Dub !! ;) Thanks & Bless