Neville, part of one of the notable musical families of New Orleans, The Neville Brothers, was a founding member of The Meters, whose musical style represents New Orleans funk.
He also played with the spinoff group The Funky Meters.
Neville played on recordings by many notable artists from New Orleans and elsewhere, including Labelle (on "Lady Marmalade"), Paul McCartney, Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John and Professor Longhair.
Art Neville aka "Poppa Funk" an R&B legend from New Orleans, who founded the Hawkettes and had a solo career on Specialty records in the late 1950's before becoming a founding member of influential funk & soul group The Meters in the late 1960's. In 1976, he collaborated on the "The Wild Tchoupitoulas," album which he and his brothers made with their uncle Big Chief Jolly (George Landry) shortly before officially billing themselves as The Neville Brothers. Prior to the success he had with The Neville Brothers who reached their commercial peak in the 1980's & 90's under management of Bill Graham, Art had played on numerous hit records, including some produced by Allen Toussaint like Lee Dorsey's "Working in a Coal Mine" and Dr. John's "Right Place, Wrong Time".
Art the eldest Neville brother continued to perform regularly with the post-Katrina super group New Orleans Social Club which featured a revolving cast of Nawlins heavy hitters ranging from Irma Thomas to his brother Aaron Neville. Art was also a member of the touring group known as the Funky Meters (now featuring his son Ian Neville on guitar) and he played a rare solo show at the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
All These Things
Art Neville Lyrics
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Gets me excited, makes me feel fine
The touch of your hand, your sweet hello
The fire inside you when you're holding me close
Your love so warm and tender
The thrill is so divine
It is all these things that make you mine
When you were ten minutes late, I started to cry
I've got it bad, it's alright
As long as you're here every night
Your love so warm and tender
The thrill is so divine
It is all these things that make you mine
The Art Neville song "All These Things" explores the intense emotions that come with falling in love. The singer describes the physical sensations of being with the person they love, from the touch of their lips to the warmth of their embrace. These physical experiences are juxtaposed with the overwhelming fear of losing their beloved, as the singer confesses that they would "surely die" if the person were to leave.
The lyrics show how love can be both euphoric and terrifying, as the singer is vulnerable to the whims of their lover. They are so invested in the relationship that the slightest change in their partner's behavior can elicit deep sadness and anxiety. Despite these challenges, the singer concludes that it is all worth it for the joy and fulfillment they experience in this relationship.
Overall, "All These Things" captures the complex feelings that come with passionate love, from the blissful highs to the painful lows. The song showcases Art Neville's ability to convey emotion through his soulful vocals and incorporates the signature sound of New Orleans R&B.
Line by Line Meaning
The touch of your lips next to mine
I feel so happy and thrilled when you kiss me
Gets me excited, makes me feel fine
Your touch makes me feel alive and happy
The touch of your hand, your sweet hello
Your touch and your greeting makes me feel loved and cherished
The fire inside you when you're holding me close
I feel your passion and love when we are close and intimate
Your love so warm and tender
I feel loved and cared for by you
The thrill is so divine
Being with you brings me immense pleasure and happiness
It is all these things that make you mine
All the little things about you make me fall in love with you more and more
If you would leave, I surely would die
I would be devastated and heartbroken if you ever left me
When you were ten minutes late, I started to cry
I worry for your safety and well-being and can't bear the thought of losing you
I've got it bad, it's alright
I am completely in love with you and I am happy about it
As long as you're here every night
As long as I have you by my side, I am content and happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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@charlesfoster141
This is one of the greatest love songs of all time. It mesmerizes me. I was born in January 1954. Yes, I am a very blessed man. I am 67 years old now and very happily married to the girl that made me feel this way 52 years ago. When I first saw her we were 15 years old. But I knew she was for me. She was so beautiful, petite and feminine. She had a boyfriend then so I had to be patient. Before we met I told all my friends that I wanted to marry her someday. I said my prayers and asked God to make my dream come true. I promised, I gave my solumn vow to God, that if He would arrange for me to marry this beautiful, sweet girl that I would never leave her or forsake her. It came to pass 49 years ago. We married at 18 years old and I still cannot stand a moment away from her. Young love is amazing and God is good, especially to me. My wife recently had to make an extended trip without me to nurse our oldest daughter that had a badly injured ankle. I stayed home to care for our farm. While she was away I wrote this poem and sent it to her.
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MY PARTNER
So long together
and still best friends
We share our love
She is my partner
And when she is away
I miss her
We wake up together every day
and have breakfast together
My Partner and I
enjoy our coffee and light talk
We go about our menial chores
until we rejoin for lunch
But when she is away
I miss her
When she is away
I try to find solice
I feed chickens
And tend to all my own needs
But deep inside I long
to hear her sweet voice
She is away right now
And I miss her
She is my Sweetie
My best friend
My partner and I
Her beautiful face fills me
With joy
Her smile lights my fire
Her honey lips mesmerize me
She is away right now
and I miss her
Our lives have flown by
Not so young anymore
The day is fast approaching
That my partner and I may end
up apart
I hope it is me that goes first
Because if it were she I could not bare the pain
But either way
I will miss HER
@cajunlady4893
So much love
Beautiful heartfelt poem
I hope whenever it's time for yall go it will be together.
For i know
The pain of separation
So hard to bear.
But I must carry on
Until we are together oncd again.
Would love a copy of your poem but I cannot copy and paste on yt.
@queque9194
The touch of your lips next to mine
Get me excited, make me feel fine.
The sound of your voice, your sweet hello
The fire inside me, when I'm holding you close.
Your love's so warm and tender.
Your thrill is so devine.
Yet it's All These Things
That make you mine.
If you would leave me, I surely would die.
When you started to go, I started to cry.
Now I've got it bad, but that's alright.
As long as your near me every night.
Your love's so warm and tender.
Your thrill is so divine.
Yet it's All These Things
That make you mine.
Music Break...
@clareons
I've loved this for years. It's one of the best love songs ever. Was great to see it in the new movie "Eileen" now many more people will get to appreciate its beauty x
@kayehoffman7638
I'm 66 now. My whole life I've listened to the Neville Bros. and their songs made me dream of love. I dream of dancing with my husband, Bob, of 43 years. He'a gone now but we're still dancing in my dreams to their songs.
@cajunlady4893
My husband didn't like to dance
But whenever they song would play.
He would look at me and grab my hand and gently take me to the dance floor
I was floored.💞
@nja3224
These comments are amazing. What a legacy. Rest In Peace.
@wildhorses6817
💜💚💛 2020
@dennismorel1447
Such great talent we had in New Orleans. I was blessed to be there in that time. The Neville family Alan Tousant, Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, Pete Fountain, Al Hirt just to name a few. God Bless be at peace and Thanks for the music.
@dennismorel1447
@james crowe Yes I know and put her just naming some of my favorites I did write that wrong.
@1computernew
It must be about 60 years since I heard this song. I am glad to have found it on YouTube.
@kayehoffman7638
Art was my hometown musician as was his whole family. Here in New Orleans and the suburbs. He was ours and will ever be. Art played at our local dances when y'all didn't know who he was. God bless him and his family. Our hearts break with them in their loss. His music resounds in our blood and hearts forever. God go with you, Art, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John. Play y'all's soul out up there! We'll hear you forever and ever. Please keep playing all their songs and educate the young ones about what great musical talent is all about. Thank you.
@jeffzapata
Kaye Hoffman
Tell em about it NOLA sista.