White Heart has never actually stated that they have disbanded, but there hasn't been any consistent musical activity by them as a group since 1997. However, in August 2006 they had a reunion concert at the third annual Soul2Soul Honors event in New Albany, Indiana (Louisville, Kentucky), with the following line-up: Billy Smiley, Rick Florian, Mark Gershmel, Tommy Sims, Jon Knox and Gordon Kennedy.
Discography (with personnel history):
*WHITE HEART (1982 - Home Sweet Home/Myrrh)
*Gary Lunn - bass
*Steve Green - vocals
*David Huff - drums, percussion
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, synthesizers, vocals
*Dann Huff - lead and rhythm guitars, vocals
*Billy Smiley - keyboards, rhythm guitars, vocals
*VITAL SIGNS (1984 - Home Sweet Home/Myrrh)
*Billy Smiley - piano, acoustic guitar, vocals
*David Huff - drums, percussion
*Gary Lunn - bass guitars
*Mark Gershmel - synthesizers, piano, vocals
*Dann Huff - rhythm & lead guitars, acoustic guitar, vocals
*Scott Douglas - vocals
*HOTLINE (1985 - Home Sweet Home, Inc)
*Gary Lunn - bass
*Scott Douglas - lead vocals
*Gordon Kennedy - lead guitars, guitars, vocals
*David Huff - drums, percussion
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, vocals
*Billy Smiley - keyboards, guitars, vocals
*DON'T WAIT FOR THE MOVIE (1986 - Sparrow Records)
*Ric Florian - lead vocals
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, vocals, trombone
*Gordon Kennedy - guitars, lead guitar, sitar, vocals
*Gary Lunn - bass, linn programming
*Chris McHugh - drums, percussion
*Billy Smiley - vocals, keyboards, guitar, trumpet
*EMERGENCY BROADCAST (1987 - Sparrow Records)
*Chris McHugh - drums and percussion
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, vocals
*Tommy Sims - bass guitar, synth bass, keyboards, vocals
*Gordon Kennedy - lead and rhythm guitars, vocals
*Billy Smiley - vocals, rhythm guitar
*Rick Florian - lead vocals
*FREEDOM (1989 - Sparrow Records)
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards and lead vocals
*Billy Smiley - guitars and vocals
*Gordon Kennedy - guitars and vocals
*Tommy Sims - bass and vocals
*Chris McHugh - drums
*Rikk Florian - lead vocals
*POWERHOUSE (1990 - Star Song Records)
*Riq Florian - lead vocals, background vocals
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, lead vocals, background vocals
*Mark Nemer - drums and percussion
*Anthony Sallee - bass guitar
*Billy Smiley - acoustic and rhythm guitars, and background vocals
*Brian Wooten - rhythm and lead guitars
*TALES OF WONDER (1992 - Star Song Records)
*Ricke Florian - lead vocals, background vocals
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, lead vocals, background vocals, recorder
*Billy Smiley - rickenbacker 12-string, hi-string, and 12-string acoustic guitars, background vocals
*Brian Wooten - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, gut string guitar
*Anthony Sallee - bass, fretless bass
*Jon Knox - drums ("Vendetta")
*Chris McHugh - drums (all tracks except "Vendetta")
*HIGHLANDS (1993 - Star Song Records)
*Rhic Florian - lead vocals, background vocals
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, percussion, lead vocals, background vocals, recorder
*Brian Wooten - rhythm & lead guitars
*Anthony Sallee - bass
*Jon Knox - drums, percussion
*Billy Smiley - rhythm guitars, acoustic & octave acoustic guitars, background vocals
*NOTHING BUT THE BEST - ROCK CLASSICS (1994 - Star Song Records)
*NOTHING BUT THE BEST - RADIO CLASSICS (1994 - Star Song Records)
*Rikcq Florian - lead and background vocals
*Mark Gershmel - keyboards, percussion programming, and lead vocals
*Jon Knox - drums
*Chris McHugh - drums (Climb the Hill)
*Mark Hill - Bass
*Brian Wooten - guitars
*Billy Smiley - guitars and vocals
*INSIDE (1995 - Curb Records)
*Rick Florian - lead & background vocals
*Billy Smiley - acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals
*Mark Gersmehl - organ, piano, synths, lead & background vocals
*Brian Wooten - electric & acoustic guitars, lead guitars
*John Thorn - electric & acoustic bass, background vocals
*Jon Knox - drums, percussion
*REDEMPTION (1997 - Curb Records)
*Rick Florian - lead & background vocals
*Mark Gersmehl - keyboards, lead & background vocals, loops
*Billy Smiley - acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals
*Mike Mead (drums) records for this album but continues with other projects
*Barry Graul (lead guitar) records for this project but continues with other projects (including lead guitar for DC Talk)
*Mark Hill (bass) records for this album but continues with other projects
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Silhouette
White Heart Lyrics
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Running through the autumn hills
And my heart is racing faster than the wind
I feel the beauty of it all
But still sometimes I'm overwhelmed
I seem so small, my breath is fading in the cold
Now the evening sun is laying on the land
My shadow?s long and flowing in front of me
I feel like I can touch the world as far as I can see
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I?ll reach farther than my dreams
I stand before the world, on an open stage
Sometimes I feel so lost and small
Now a beam of colored light
Washes over me
I see my reaching shadow fall
So many times I'm worried over what to say
But if I'm standing in His light
He will shine the way
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I?ll reach farther than my dreams
See the image of a man
On a hill, three crosses stand
His shadow covers all the land
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
I see love shining
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, see love shine on
White Heart's song "Silhouette" is about the beauty of life and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The song begins with the sound of rustling leaves and the singer reminiscing about the beauty of the autumn hills. The beauty of it all is overwhelming at times, and the singer feels small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. However, he is comforted by the knowledge that his father is shining down on him, and he finds the courage to reach farther than his dreams.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "silhouette," which signifies the singer's shadow. The shadow is a symbol of the singer's place in the world, and sometimes it is long and flowing, indicating that he feels like he can touch the world as far as he can see. The song speaks of standing before the world on an open stage and feeling lost and small. However, the singer is reassured that if he stands in his father's light, he will shine the way.
The final verse of the song speaks of the image of a man on a hill and the shadows that cover all the land. This is a reference to Jesus and the crucifixion, which emphasizes the theme of finding strength in one's faith. The song concludes with the singer believing in the shining love that illuminates the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the rustle of the fallen leaves
I am listening to the gentle sound the leaves make as they fall.
Running through the autumn hills
I am moving quickly through the hills that are covered in beautiful autumn colors.
And my heart is racing faster than the wind
The beauty of my surroundings fills me with so much excitement and happiness that my heart beats furiously.
I feel the beauty of it all
The world around me is so beautiful and I feel it in my heart.
But still sometimes I'm overwhelmed
Even though I am surrounded by so much beauty, I still feel overwhelmed by it all.
I seem so small, my breath is fading in the cold
I feel insignificant and my breathing becomes visible in the cold air.
Now the evening sun is laying on the land
The sun begins to set and its rays cover the land with a warm, golden hue.
It covers all of me with gold
The sun's rays cover every inch of my body with a golden glow.
My shadow's long and flowing in front of me
My shadow stretches out in front of me and seems to flow like a river.
I feel like I can touch the world as far as I can see
The beauty of my surroundings makes me feel like I can reach out and touch everything I can see.
Silhouette, silhouette
The title of the song, repeated for emphasis.
Oh, I've been thinking
The singer has been reflecting on their experiences and feelings.
Now I'm believing
The singer has come to a realization or belief about their experiences.
With my father shining down on me
The singer feels the presence of a divine figure watching over them.
I'll reach farther than my dreams
With the help of their divine guardian, the singer can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
I stand before the world, on an open stage
The singer feels exposed and vulnerable to the world.
Sometimes I feel so lost and small
The singer experiences moments of feeling aimless and insignificant.
Now a beam of colored light
A bright and colorful beam of light shines down on the singer.
Washes over me
The light envelops and cleanses the singer.
I see my reaching shadow fall
As the light shines on the singer, their reaching shadow falls onto the ground.
So many times I'm worried over what to say
The singer often worries about choosing the right words to say.
But if I'm standing in His light
If the singer is standing in the divine light, they can trust that they will say the right things.
He will shine the way
The divine figure will guide the singer on their path.
See the image of a man
The singer sees an image of a man, likely referring to Jesus Christ.
On a hill, three crosses stand
The image of the man is seen standing on a hill, where three crosses (likely representing the crucifixion of Christ and two criminals) stand.
His shadow covers all the land
The shadow of the man stretches across the land and covers everything.
I see love shining
The singer sees the divine figure's love shining down on them.
Oh, see love shine on
A reminder to the listener to see and feel the love that surrounds them.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK GERSMEHL, BRIAN JAMES WOOTEN, BILLY SMILEY
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@bablumenthal9703
Lyrics
I hear the rustle of the fallen leaves
Running through the autumn hills
And my heart is racing faster than the wind
I feel the beauty of it all
But still sometimes I'm overwhelmed
I seem so small, my breath is fading in the cold
Now the evening sun is laying on the land
It covers all of me with gold
My shadow's long and flowing in front of me
I feel like I can touch the world as far as I can see
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I'll reach farther than my dreams
I stand before the world, on an open stage
Sometimes I feel so lost and small
Now a beam of colored light
Washes over me
I see my reaching shadow fall
So many times I'm worried over what to say
But if I'm standing in His light
He will shine the way
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I'll reach farther than my dreams
See the image of a man
On a hill, three crosses stand
His shadow covers all the land
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
I see love shining
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, see love shine on
@michaelwilliams4768
Awesomeness at the highest levels!
@ruiressurreicao
Great song, great WHITE HEART...GOD BLESS YOU.
@JohnJones-ej1ux
Are they still performing
@JohnJones-ej1ux
The last time I heard them was back in the mid to late 90s
@heavenly_king333
what are they doing these days
@bablumenthal9703
Lyrics
I hear the rustle of the fallen leaves
Running through the autumn hills
And my heart is racing faster than the wind
I feel the beauty of it all
But still sometimes I'm overwhelmed
I seem so small, my breath is fading in the cold
Now the evening sun is laying on the land
It covers all of me with gold
My shadow's long and flowing in front of me
I feel like I can touch the world as far as I can see
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I'll reach farther than my dreams
I stand before the world, on an open stage
Sometimes I feel so lost and small
Now a beam of colored light
Washes over me
I see my reaching shadow fall
So many times I'm worried over what to say
But if I'm standing in His light
He will shine the way
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
With my father shining down on me
I'll reach farther than my dreams
See the image of a man
On a hill, three crosses stand
His shadow covers all the land
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, I've been thinking
Silhouette, silhouette
Now I'm believing
Silhouette, silhouette
I see love shining
Silhouette, silhouette
Oh, see love shine on
@michaelwilliams4768
Unbelievable. Great song great time of life!
@JohnJones-ej1ux
Is the group still around or still singing when's the last time they came out with a CD
@JohnJones-ej1ux
I heard this group back in the 80s
@JohnJones-ej1ux
What's Rick Florian doing these days