A blues rock power trio composed of guitarist Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, Jef… Read Full Bio ↴A blues rock power trio composed of guitarist Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group), Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus) and Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus).

The three attempted a collaboration project in 1970 but Beck suffered a head injury in a car accident that year which sidelined him for well over a year. Bogert and Appice, who previously were members of Vanilla Fudge, instead formed the group Cactus with guitarist Jim McCarty and singer Rusty Day. After several Cactus releases, the band split and Bogert and Appice were again searching for a new band. Beck, after recovering from the head injury, formed a new Jeff Beck Group and released several LPs before disbanding in 1972.

With all three members out of work they decided to revive the old idea of a collaboration and started work on their eponymous debut album Beck, Bogert & Appice. The album had solid sales in 1973 and had a hit single "Superstition", which was a cover of Stevie Wonder's original composition of the same name. Later that year the band released a live album in Japan (now an extremely sought after rare album), Live in Japan. The group began work on a second studio album, but Beck suddenly left the band in early 1974, forcing a dissolution.

I'm So Proud
Beck Bogert & Appice Lyrics

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You been all the world
And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
I'm so proud of you
Your are just one fellow's girl
And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
I'm so proud of you
I'm so proud of being loved by you

It would hurt hurt to know
That you ever where untrue
Sweeter than the taste of a cherry so sweet
And I'm so proud girl (I'm so proud)
Believe me I love you so
I'm so proud of being loved by you

In my heart your my special girl
And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
Believe me I love you so

What it's means to me all the people that we meet
And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
I'm so proud of you
I'm so proud of being loved by you
Oh by you
I'm so proud of being loved by you

Proud
Proud
Proud whoa
Proud whoa whoa
Proud whoa
Proud whoa whoa
Proud whoa

Proud whoa whoa
Proud whoa

Overall Meaning

These lyrics allude to the singer's deep appreciation and pride for his lover, who has travelled the world and captured his heart. He recognizes her as a "fellow's girl," but is still incredibly proud of her accomplishments and admires her greatly. The thought of her being untrue to him would hurt him deeply, but he trusts her and cherishes her sweetness. He professes his love for her and reveals that she is his "special girl," whom he is proud to be loved by.

While the meaning behind the lyrics is quite clear, the repetition of the chorus symbolizes the singer's overwhelming sense of pride and adoration for his lover. He repeats "proud" multiple times and adds variations of "whoa" to emphasize the depth of his love and admiration. The chorus also serves to reinforce the main message of the song- the singer's unabashed love and pride for his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

You been all the world
I'm impressed that you've travelled extensively

And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
I feel a great sense of pride

I'm so proud of you
I am proud of your accomplishments

Your are just one fellow's girl
Even though you belong to someone else, I'm still proud of you

And I'm so proud (I'm so proud)
I feel a great sense of pride

I'm so proud of you
I am proud of your accomplishments

I'm so proud of being loved by you
I am proud that you love me

It would hurt hurt to know
It would be painful to find out

That you ever where untrue
That you were ever unfaithful

Sweeter than the taste of a cherry so sweet
Your love is even sweeter than the sweetest cherry

And I'm so proud girl (I'm so proud)
I feel a great sense of pride