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Introduction
There’s something timeless about family gatherings, and “Family Reunion” by The Oak Ridge Boys taps into that warm, familiar feeling we all know. This song is like a musical invitation to relive those moments of connection, love, and nostalgia that only a family can provide. It’s more than just a song about coming together; it’s about the emotional bond that holds generations close, the memories shared over meals, and the laughter that echoes through the years.
When you listen to “Family Reunion,” you can almost feel yourself stepping into a family gathering. The Oak Ridge Boys have a way of making their harmonies feel as intimate as a conversation around the dinner table. The song reflects their signature blend of country and gospel influences, with rich harmonies that wrap you up in comfort. It’s got that classic Oak Ridge Boys feel—steady, heartfelt, and full of life.
The lyrics paint vivid scenes of family reunions—the kind where you meet new nieces and nephews, hug your grandmother, and share old stories with cousins. It touches on the joy of being surrounded by loved ones, no matter how much time has passed. Even if we all come from different places, when we reunite, it’s as if no time has passed at all. There’s a beautiful simplicity in the message: family is the anchor that keeps us grounded, even as life pulls us in different directions.
The beauty of this song is that it speaks to everyone. Whether your family is big or small, close-knit or scattered, there’s something in “Family Reunion” that resonates. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing those moments together, the laughter, the love, and even the bittersweet memories of those who are no longer with us.
Listening to this song feels like a reminder to make time for family, to hold onto those moments that make life meaningful, and to celebrate the bonds that endure. It’s a warm hug in the form of music—a beautiful tribute to the power of family.
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Lyrics
Mama taught us how to sing in harmony
Grandma used to stomp her foot and slap her knee
I can still hear daddy singin’
Down by the old mill stream
When uncle Jim played the fiddle
You could hear it talk you could hear it sing
And it echoed down the mountains
To those Georgia pines
Ran through Tennessee just like that old moonshine
Old Joe Clark Cripple Creek Annie Get Your Gun
I guess my old time favorite was that Fox on the Run
Like a fox, like a fox on the run
Grandpa played the dobro till the break of dawn
Me I had this guitar and I’d strum along
Carol played the washboard and the tamborine
Little Mary Beth would always help us sing
And it echoed down the mountains
To those Georgia pines
Ran through Tennessee just like that old moonshine
Old Joe Clark Cripple Creek Annie Get Your Gun
I guess my old time favorite was that Fox on the Run
Like a fox, like a fox on the run
Oh like a fox on the run, like a fox on the run
Oh like a fox on the run, like a fox on the run
Mama taught us how to sing in Harmony