This is a blog post about the song “This World is not my home” by Jim Reeves, a country and gospel singer who died in 1964. The song was released in 1962 as part of his album “We Thank Thee”. The song expresses the Christian belief that this world is only a temporary place and that the true home of the believers is in heaven. The song also conveys the longing for the heavenly reunion with God and the loved ones who have passed away.
The song is based on a traditional gospel hymn that dates back to the early 20th century. The hymn was written by Albert E. Brumley, who also composed other popular gospel songs such as “I’ll Fly Away” and “Turn Your Radio On”. Brumley was inspired by a line from a sermon he heard in 1925: “This world is not my home, I’m just passing through”. He wrote the hymn in 1929 and it was first published in 1937.
The song has been recorded by many other artists, such as Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, The Statler Brothers, and The Louvin Brothers. The song is often sung at funerals and memorial services, as well as in churches and gospel concerts. The song has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, such as “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, “The Apostle”, “The Waltons”, and “The Simpsons”.
The song has four verses and a chorus. The chorus repeats the main theme of the song: that this world is not the home of the singer and that he or she is looking forward to heaven. The verses describe different aspects of the singer’s faith and hope: having no friend like Jesus, having a loving mother in glory land, living eternally in glory land, and hearing songs of praise from heaven’s shore.
The song has a simple melody and chord progression that are easy to sing along. The song is usually played in the key of D major, with the chords D, G, A, E7, B7, and D7. The song has a moderate tempo and a 4/4 time signature. The song has a country and gospel style, with instruments such as guitar, piano, organ, bass, drums, and harmonica.
The song is one of the most popular and beloved songs by Jim Reeves, who was known for his smooth baritone voice and his crossover appeal between country and pop music. The song showcases his vocal skills and his sincere expression of his faith. The song is also a classic example of the genre of country gospel, which combines elements of country music and gospel music.
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