Kessel became a busy studio musician in Los Angeles but was always in demand for jazz records. He toured with the Oscar Peterson Trio for one year (1952-53) and then, starting in 1953, led an impressive series of records for Contemporary that lasted until 1961 (including several with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne in a trio accurately called "The Poll Winners"). After touring Europe with George Wein's Newport All-Stars (1968) Kessel lived in London for a time (1969-70).
In 1973 he began touring and recording with the Great Guitars, a group also including Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd. A serious stroke in 1992 put Barney Kessel permanently out of action but many of his records (which include dates for Onyx, Black Lion, Sonet and Concord in addition to many of the Contemporaries) are currently available along with several video collections put out by Vestapol.
In 2004, Kessel died of brain cancer in San Diego, California.
Love of My Life
Barney Kessel Lyrics
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That's why I'll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
I feel like this is the beginning
Though I've loved you for a million years
And if I thought our love was ending
You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You must have known that I was lonely
Because you came to my rescue
And I know that this must be heaven
How could so much love be inside of you?
You are the sunshine of my life, yeah
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
Love has joined us
Love has joined us
Let's think sweet love
Barney Kessel's song "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" is a love ballad that expresses the depth of the singer's feelings for their beloved one. The song captures the warmth and beauty that the person brings to their life, making them the reason the singer is always around. The song depicts the person as the apple of the singer's eye, the one who holds the key to their heart forever.
The line, "I feel like this is the beginning, though I've loved you for a million years" portrays the eternal nature of their love. It represents that even if their love has been around for a long time, it only feels like the beginning, as it continues to grow each day. The line, "And if I thought our love was ending, I'd find myself drowning in my tears" highlights the depth of the singer's emotions, and how much the person means to them. They wouldn't be able to bear the thought of losing the person they love.
The song's final lines "Love has joined us, let's think sweet love" emphasize the powerful feeling of love that binds them together. The song speaks to the sentiment that the person is the sunshine that brings light to the singer's world, and their love is a force that brings hope and joy into their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sunshine of my life
You bring light and happiness to every aspect of my life, making it more enjoyable and worthwhile.
That's why I'll always be around
Because of the joy and happiness you bring to my life, I will always be there for you through thick and thin.
You are the apple of my eye
You are the most important person in my life, the one I hold dearest and cherish deeply.
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart, beyond and surpassing any other experiences or people that come into my life.
I feel like this is the beginning
Every day with you feels like a new beginning, a fresh and exciting start to our journey together.
Though I've loved you for a million years
Even though it feels like I've loved you for a lifetime, I know that my love for you will never fade or diminish.
And if I thought our love was ending
If I ever had a fear that our love might be weakening or coming to an end, it would be unbearable for me to bear.
I'd find myself drowning in my own tears
The thought of losing you would be too painful for me to handle, and I would be consumed by grief and sadness.
You must have known that I was lonely
It's as if you had a sixth sense and knew I was feeling sad or lonely, and you came into my life to fill that void.
Because you came to my rescue
You were like a knight in shining armor, coming to my rescue and bringing light and brightness into my life.
And I know that this must be heaven
Being with you is like being in paradise or heaven, where everything is perfect, and every day is filled with love and joy.
How could so much love be inside of you?
You are overflowing with love and kindness, and it's amazing to me how much love you have to give.
Love has joined us
Our love has brought us together, and it's the glue that binds us and makes our bond stronger every day.
Let's think sweet love
Let's focus on the sweet and tender moments of our love, and cherish every moment we have together.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Iricom US Ltd, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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