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.
Don't Let Go
Albert Lee Lyrics
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Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
In "Don't Let Go," Albert Lee sings about the joy and excitement of being with the one you love and the fear of losing them. The song begins with the sound of a train whistle at 10 o'clock, signaling the start of a new journey with the one he loves. He urges her not to let go and to join him in rocking the night away. The singer is overwhelmed with happiness and can't keep the smile off his face because he's with his love. He exclaims that the feeling is just too powerful to ignore and that he'd do anything to keep her by his side.
The second verse describes a love so strong that it feels like a thunderstorm inside his brain. His longing for her is so intense that he feels like he's dying without her. The hound dog's bark symbolizes his fear of losing her, but he knows that as long as he has her, he can weather any storm. Even if they're howling at the moon like the dog, he wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
The final verse is tinged with sadness as the singer expresses his fear of losing his love someday. He knows that if she leaves him, he'll be left crying and soaked to the bone. But he's determined not to let anyone else have her, and he begs her not to let go of him.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" is a bouncy rockabilly song with a strong message about the power of love and the importance of not taking it for granted. The song is a joyous celebration of love that will make any listener tap their feet and sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
The night is young, and it's time to party.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Stay with me and don't leave.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's have a good time and enjoy the music.
I'm so happy I got you here,
I'm glad you decided to spend the night with me.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Your company brings me so much joy.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
I'm overwhelmed with happiness and love.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
My love for you is priceless and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
I'm deeply in love with you and I want you to hold me close.
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Even in the midst of a storm, my love for you remains strong.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
I can't stop thinking about you and the love we share.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
I'm so excited and enthusiastic about being with you tonight.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
I can't wait to kiss you, but you're keeping me waiting.
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Even the dog can sense the love in the air.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Love can be tough, but it's worth fighting for.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Without you, life would be lonely and incomplete.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
I would be lost and desperate without you.
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
I'm afraid that one day you might leave me.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
If you ever leave me, I'll be heartbroken and in tears.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
I won't be able to handle the thought of you being with someone else.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
The thought of you being with another man fills me with jealousy and despair.
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
Please hold me close and never let me go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ALBERT STONE
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