1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
In Love
the choir Lyrics
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Put a little love in your heart
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
'Cause you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see, wait and see
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
And I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart, each and every day
There's got to be a better way
Don't you think it's time we start
Put a little love in your heart
The choir's song "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" is a beautiful call-to-action encouraging people to spread compassion and kindness. The first stanza advises listeners to lend a helping hand to their fellow man and to put a little love in their heart, as it's getting late, and they shouldn't hesitate to do so. The second stanza draws attention to the plight of children who still cry despite the passing of time. Listeners are encouraged to put a little love in their hearts to let the world know that hatred cannot prevail. In the final stanza, the lyrics encourage listeners to take a good look around, put a little love in their hearts, and let kindness be their guide.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Consider the well-being of those around you and offer assistance when needed
Put a little love in your heart
Show compassion and kindness towards others
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Time is running out, act quickly without delay
And the world will be a better place
If we all work together to spread love, the world will become a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
We all benefit when we create a world filled with love and kindness
You just wait and see
Positive change will come if we continue to spread love and kindness
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Despite the passage of time, we still see pain and suffering in the world
'Cause you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
We have a responsibility to prevent hatred from spreading
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Observe your surroundings and the people in them, even if you're feeling discouraged
And I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
I hope that you choose to let kindness be your guiding principle
Put a little love in your heart
Choose to show compassion and love towards others
each and every day
Make this a daily habit
There's got to be a better way
We need to find a new approach to fostering lasting positive change in the world
Don't you think it's time we start
It's time to take action and start making a difference
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers
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