Lee first experienced commercial success as the lead guitarist with Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds. Quitting the Thunderbirds in 1968, Lee joined Heads Hands & Feet in 1969 until the breakup in 1973.
In 1974 Lee left the UK for Los Angeles, California, and joined The Crickets through his friend bassist Rick Grech (of Blind Faith). The band cut three albums together including A Long Way From Lubbock. By then Lee was receiving many offers of session work. In 1976, Lee was asked to join Emmylou Harris's Hot Band, replacing one of his heroes, James Burton, who was returning to perform with Elvis Presley. Starting in 1978, Lee worked for five years with Eric Clapton, playing and singing for a live concert recording at the Budokan in Japan.
Lee was responsible for The Everly Brothers 1983 reunion concert and was its musical director. He played regularly with the Everlys for over twenty years.
In 1987, Lee was invited by Gerry Hogan to headline at a steel guitar festival in Newbury, Berkshire. Lee was at first intimidated by the prospect of having to front a band, however, the gig was successful and he now tours with Hogan's Heroes on a regular basis.
A new Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes album entitled Like This was released in spring 2008 to coincide with their European tour. Lee continues to work in the studio and tours on a regular basis with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
Dimming Of the Day
Albert Lee Lyrics
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I'm drowning in a river of my tears
When all my will is gone you hold me sway
I need you at the dimming of the day
You pulled me like the moon
pulls on the tide
You know just where I keep my better side
What days have come to keep us far apart
A broken promise or a broken heart
Now all the bonny birds have wheeled away
I need you at the dimming of the day
Come the night you're only what I want
Come the night you could be my confidant
I see you ON the street and in company
Why don't you come and ease your mind with me
I'm living for the night we steal away
And, I need you at the dimming of the day
Yes, I need you at the dimming of the day...
At first glance, Albert Lee's "Dimming Of the Day" appears to be a simple love song about needing someone to be there during the difficult times. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics suggest a deeper sense of longing and vulnerability. The opening lines paint a bleak picture of a failing home and a struggling individual drowning in tears. Yet, in the midst of this despair, there is hope in the form of a supportive partner who can "hold [him] sway" during the dimming of the day, or the most difficult moments.
The second verse describes the power of the partner's influence, comparing it to the moon's pull on the tide. They know each other deeply and intimately, and the partner sees the singer's "better side." Yet, there are still obstacles that keep them apart, such as broken promises or heartbreak. The image of "all the bonny birds" flying away reinforces the idea of loss and separation. Despite this, the singer still needs their partner at night, both as a companion and confidant. The final lines, "I'm living for the night we steal away / And, I need you at the dimming of the day / Yes, I need you at the dimming of the day," emphasize the importance of this connection and the emotional weight carried by the singer.
Overall, "Dimming Of the Day" is a poignant representation of the beauty and pain of love, and the necessity of human connection in times of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
This old house is falling down around my ears
The state of my life is ruined and decaying
I'm drowning in a river of my tears
My sorrow is overwhelming and never ending
When all my will is gone you hold me sway
I am helpless without you and rely on you completely
I need you at the dimming of the day
I need you most when the day is ending and darkness is coming
You pulled me like the moon pulls on the tide
Your influence over me is strong and irresistible
You know just where I keep my better side
You understand my strengths and bring out the best in me
What days have come to keep us far apart
What circumstances have caused us to be separated
A broken promise or a broken heart
Perhaps a vow was broken or a relationship was damaged
Now all the bonny birds have wheeled away
Now that all the good times and opportunities have passed
I need you at the dimming of the day
I need you most when the day is ending and darkness is coming
Come the night you're only what I want
In the darkness, you are my only desire
Come the night you could be my confidant
In the darkness, you could be the one I trust and confide in
I see you on the street and in company
I see you often, whether by chance or design
Why don't you come and ease your mind with me
Why don't you come to me and find solace and comfort
I'm living for the night we steal away
I am waiting for the moment when we can be alone together
And, I need you at the dimming of the day
I need you most when the day is ending and darkness is coming
Yes, I need you at the dimming of the day...
Yes, I need you most when the day is ending and darkness is coming
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD JOHN THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@charlesjeffrey651
Great breath control. Proud dad! Rightly so.
@dbelew
Good lord, she NAILS that. I thought it was Linda Thompson at first. Stunningly beautiful.
@rokdansir
Love this. Thank you.
@kevin11007
She has an Irish vibe in her voice, love it.
@guicasoamillo
From great Father, WONDERFULL daughter 👋👋👋👋
@paulcoomber4009
Absolutely beautiful. Great Richard Thompson song
@cstuartcook9390
Stunning vocals
@begraz
Beautiful...
@Zacharia503
Proud Daddy....
@damienchristian8536
Enchanting, beautiful..