The musical group, Mr. Mister was formed in 1982 by bassist/lead vocalist Richard Page and keyboardist/vocalist Steve George. The two men grew up as friends in Phoenix, Arizona and both became sessions musicians.
Page and George played together for many years and sang back-up for many well-known musicians. They were on tour with Andy Gibb when the decided to start their own band.
Guitarist, Steve Farris and drummer Pat Mastelotto joined with the others to create Mr. Mister and the group quickly landed a deal with RCA.
Welcome To The Real World was their 2nd album and was released in 1985. The first single was Broken Wings, followed by Kyrie. Both songs climbed all the way to the top of the pop charts and the album reached platinum sales.
It was in February of 2004 when Clay hit the road with Kelly Clarkson on their Independent Tour! Clay started his part of the concert performing Kyrie!
I will never forget the excitement when Clay Aiken entered from the back of the stadiums, singing Kyrie…it was the entrance of a Star! The entrance and concerts bring back excitement and fond memories.
Did you see Clay sing Kyrie live? Did you see it more than once?
Kyrie eleison
Kyrie eleison, kyrie
The wind blows hard
Against this mountainside
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches into where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old
It holds my memories
My body burns a gemlike flame
Somewhere between
The soul and soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison
Through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison
Where I’m going, will you follow
Kyrie eleison
On a highway in the light
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DEFINITION:
Kyrie eleison
n. & inter 1. (R. C. Ch.) Greek words, meaning “Lord, have mercy upon us,” used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc.
2. The name given to the response to the Commandments, in the service of the Church of England and of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
I hope you enjoy this fun video of Kyrie!
~Just a quick note ~
My family has some kind of surprise for me which includes an overnight event. Being that I have no idea what they are up to, I might be a bit off of schedule for CANN this weekend.
There is nothing better than a loving family!
Yes, I did see this live and Clay came out of the entrance right below where we were sitting! It was very close and exciting. It was in Detroit at the Joe Louis Auditorium and the place erupted with screams and flashes of lights!
Thank you for the video! Hope you have a fun family event!
What a voice! I remember this song and I love Clay’s rendition! Thank you, CANN! Have a relaxing weekend everyone!
Thank you for the pictures and the video. I did not see Clay sing Kyrie at this concert. It was a Grand Entrance. Have a great time with your family this weekend. Thank you CANN.
You bet I saw Clay's fantastic concert! Even though I had just had foot surgery and hobbled in on crutches, I was there screaming with everyone else while Clay came in from the back of the basketball stadium singing Kyrie. The crowd went wild and the screaming never stopped.
P.S. Have a wonderful, surprise weekend with your family.
Seeing this video brought back many happy memories!! Fortunately I was able to see it live as well … twice as I recall. Thank you for posting it.