Song of Solomon
Statler Brothers · Holy Bible/Old & New Testaments [Mercury] [1979]
(Written by Lew DeWitt)
[The Lord appeared to Solomon
And asked him in his dream
Just what would you want
If I would grant you anything.
King Solomon said to the Lord
On riches I won't dwell
Just grant to me the wisdom Lord
To lead Your people well.
When he woke the Lord had blessed
The Throne on which he sat
And nobody ever caught him
Sleepin' after that.
People heard about him
And came from far and wide
He'd lay his words of wisdom on
And open up their eyes.
And didn't Solomon have it all together
Didn't Solomon lead his people well
Didn't Solomon have all together
Don't his words ring clearly as a bell.
Two women came to Solomon
Both had given birth
I'm troubled though dear kindly king
Please help me set the birth.
One night while I lay sleeping
This womans baby died
She laid it's body on my bosom
Trading it for mine.
The other woman said to him
That it was not true
An' Solomon said bring the child
I'll tell you what we'll do.
We'll divide him with a sword
And half to each disperse
The real mother cried oh no
Just give the child to her.
And didn't Solomon have it all together
Didn't Solomon lead his people well
Didn't Solomon have all together
Don't his words ring clearly as a bell.
Didn't Solomon have it all together...
[The Lord appeared to Solomon
And asked him in his dream
Just what would you want
If I would grant you anything.
King Solomon said to the Lord
On riches I won't dwell
Just grant to me the wisdom Lord
To lead Your people well.
When he woke the Lord had blessed
The Throne on which he sat
And nobody ever caught him
Sleepin' after that.
People heard about him
And came from far and wide
He'd lay his words of wisdom on
And open up their eyes.
And didn't Solomon have it all together
Didn't Solomon lead his people well
Didn't Solomon have all together
Don't his words ring clearly as a bell.
Two women came to Solomon
Both had given birth
I'm troubled though dear kindly king
Please help me set the birth.
One night while I lay sleeping
This womans baby died
She laid it's body on my bosom
Trading it for mine.
The other woman said to him
That it was not true
An' Solomon said bring the child
I'll tell you what we'll do.
We'll divide him with a sword
And half to each disperse
The real mother cried oh no
Just give the child to her.
And didn't Solomon have it all together
Didn't Solomon lead his people well
Didn't Solomon have all together
Don't his words ring clearly as a bell.
Didn't Solomon have it all together...
Song of Solomon - Statler Brothers
The Statler Brothers' 1979 recording of 'Song of Solomon' stands as a testament to their mastery of gospel and soul music. Released on the Mercury label, this track exemplifies the group's signature harmonies and powerful vocal delivery that defined their career spanning decades. As part of the album 'Holy Bible/Old & New Testaments,' the song reflects the group's deep engagement with religious themes and traditional musical forms. The recording showcases the trio's ability to blend spiritual reverence with the rhythmic drive characteristic of Southern soul, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential gospel acts of the late 20th century.