In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
Love On Christmas Morning
Will Downing Lyrics
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Gifts made of love passed all around
Kids making sounds of pure delight
Faces a glow with love in sight
Hey, hey what a holiday
Merriment, and ornaments adorning
Hey, hey what a sweet array
Once the season has begun
It brings out the child in everyone
Through the ups and all the downs, another year
Blessing the ones who can't be here
Hey, hey what a holiday
Merriment, and ornaments adorning
Hey, hey what a sweet array
Nothing feels like love on Christmas morning
The lyrics of Will Downing's "Love On Christmas Morning" describe the joy and warmth of spending Christmas with loved ones. The first stanza describes the scene of family members cozying up in their stockings and robes, exchanging gifts made with love, and children making sounds of happiness. The imagery of their faces glowing with love encapsulates the sentiment of the song: that the feeling of love on Christmas morning is truly magical.
The second stanza refers to the traditions of the holiday season that bring out the child in everyone. It acknowledges the ups and downs of the year but focuses on the blessings and the importance of cherishing each other's company, even if some loved ones can't physically be there. The chorus repeats the sentiment that nothing compares to the feeling of love experienced on Christmas morning.
Overall, "Love On Christmas Morning" celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the joy of experiencing the holiday with the ones we love most. The lyrics evoke comfort and nostalgia, evocative of a classic Christmas carol.
Line by Line Meaning
In stocking and robes they settle down
Families gather in their comfy clothes and cozy up for the special day
Gifts made of love passed all around
It’s a time for giving and sharing heartfelt presents
Kids making sounds of pure delight
The joy on children’s faces brings happiness to all
Faces a glow with love in sight
The love and warmth of the holiday spirit shines on everyone’s faces
Hey, hey what a holiday
Celebrating Christmas is pure joy and delight
Merriment, and ornaments adorning
The season is filled with happiness and decorations adding to the festive spirit
Hey, hey what a sweet array
Christmas festivities are a wonderful, sweet combination of happiness and blessings
Nothing feels like love on Christmas morning
The holiday is truly special and brings a sense of love and togetherness that cannot be matched
Once the season has begun
From the start of the Christmas season, there is a magical feeling in the air
It brings out the child in everyone
The season has a way of making even adults feel like excited children
Through the ups and all the downs, another year
Christmas brings appreciation for another year of highs and lows and the chance to come together
Blessing the ones who can't be here
The holiday is a time to remember and bless those who can't be present
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL
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