Founder Al Kooper conceived Blood, Sweat and Tears as an experiment in expanding the size and scope of the rock band with touches of jazz , blues , classical , and folk music. When Kooper was forced out of the band soon after its eclectic debut, Child Is Father to the Man, BS&T became increasingly identified as a "jazz-rock" group, although its music was essentially easy-listening rhythm and blues or rock with the addition of brass.
Kooper formed BS&T after leaving the Blues Project in 1967. The nucleus of the original band was Steve Katz, also of the Blues Project; Jim Fielder, who had played with the Mothers of Invention and Buffalo Springfield; and Bobby Colomby, who had drummed behind folksingers Odetta and Eric Andersen. The horn players were recruited from New York jazz and studio bands. Child Is Father featured songs by Harry Nilsson, Tim Buckley, Randy Newman, Gerry Goffin, and Carole King, along with Kooper originals and arrangements by Fred Lipsius for brass, strings, and studio effects. The band nearly broke up when Kooper, Randy Brecker, and Jerry Weiss left (Brecker to join The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra). Regrouping under Katz and Colomby, and fronted by David Clayton-Thomas (who had sung with a Canadian blues band, The Bossmen), BS&T entered a period of immense popularity. Blood, Sweat & Tears featured arrangements of music by French composer Erik Satie and jazz singer Billie Holiday, as well as by Laura Nyro, Steve Winwood, and others. It was the #1 album for seven weeks in 1969, sold over 3 million copies, and spawned three gold singles: “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel,” and “And When I Die,” each of which hit #2.
In 1970 the U.S. State Department sent the band on a goodwill tour of Yugoslavia, Romania, and Poland. Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 duplicated the Blood, Sweat & Tears mix of styles and was almost as popular. The album went to #1, and two singles, “Hi-De-Ho” and “Lucretia MacEvil,” hit the Top 30. But interest in the group began to wane, and 4, which contained almost all original material, barely made the Top 10. In 1971 “Go Down Gamblin’” was its last hit. By the time Clayton-Thomas left for a solo career in 1972, BS&T’s place on the charts had been filled by similarly styled bands such as Chicago, Chase, and Ides of March. Katz left the next year, first to join the short-lived American Flyer and then to an A&R position at Mercury Records.
BS&T became regulars in Las Vegas, with ever-changing personnel recruited largely from big bands like Maynard Ferguson’s, Woody Herman’s, and Doc Severinsen’s. Vocalist Jerry LaCroix appeared between his tenures with Edgar Winter’s White Trash and Rare Earth, while guitarist Mike Stern later played with Miles Davis’ early-’80s band. Clayton-Thomas’ return in 1974 briefly boosted BS&T’s popularity, but Columbia dropped the group, and Colomby, the last original member, left in 1976. He continued to influence BS&T as producer of Brand New Day and, with Clayton-Thomas, as co-owner of the band’s name and catalogue. He then moved on to a career in A&R for several labels, as well as TV reporting. Since 1975 the live act has been billed as Blood, Sweat and Tears Featuring David Clayton-Thomas. [from The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Simon & Schuster, 2001)
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/bloodsweatandtears/biography
In late 2005, the band returned to touring. The year 2007 witnessed the band's first world tour in a decade. From 2008 through 2010, Steve Katz returned to appear at BS&T's shows as a special guest.
From 2013 till 2018, Blood Sweat and Tears was fronted by Bo Bice, who was the runner-up against Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol.
In 2018, the group decided to replace Bice with former Tower of Power singer Tom Bowes, who had previously done a brief stint with BS&T back in July through November 2012.
In 2019 Keith Paluso, from the reality TV show The Voice, was chosen as BS&T's new singer.
You've Made Me so Very Happy
Blood Sweat & Tears Lyrics
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Got mad and closed the door
But you said try just once more
I chose you for the one
Now I'm having so much fun
You treated me so kind,
I'm about to lose my mind
You made me so very happy
The others were untrue,
But when it came to lovin' you
I'd spend my whole life with you
'Cause you came and you took control
You touched my very soul
You always showed me that
Loving you was where it's at
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
Thank you baby, yeah yeah
I love you so much, it seems
That you're even in my dreams I can hear
Baby, I hear you calling me
I'm so in love with you
All I ever want to do is
Thank you, baby
Thank you, baby
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
You made me so very happy
You made me so, so very happy baby
I'm so glad you
Came into my life
Mmmm, I want to thank you, girl
Every day of my life
I wanna thank you
You made me so very happy
Oh, I wanna spend my life thanking you
(Thank you baby, thank you baby)
The lyrics of Blood Sweat & Tears's song "You've Made Me so Very Happy" convey a feeling of gratitude and love towards a significant other. The song's narrator reveals that they had lost at love before but was encouraged by their partner to try once more, and the chance encounter has turned their life around. The partner has been so kind that the singer is about to lose their mind, and it has made them incredibly happy. The singer's previous romantic experiences, with others who were untrue, only strengthened their belief in the power of the connection that they have found. The chorus repeats that the singer is grateful that their partner came into their life, that they made them happy, and that they want to spend their life thanking them.
The song's lyrics were written by Berry Gordy, Jr., Brenda Holloway, Frank Wilson, and Patrice Holloway. Holloway originally recorded the song in 1967, but the Blood Sweat & Tears version, released in 1969, is the most well-known. The song's jazzy, soulful sound was a hallmark of Blood Sweat & Tears's music, and the band's brass section adds a triumphant flair to the song's already joyful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost at love before
I failed in love previously
Got mad and closed the door
I became furious and shut off from love
But you said try just once more
You encouraged me to give love another chance
I chose you for the one
I picked you as the one I want
Now I'm having so much fun
Now I'm enjoying myself
You treated me so kind,
You were so good to me
I'm about to lose my mind
I'm overwhelmed with happiness
You made me so very happy
You brought me so much joy
I'm so glad you came into my life
I'm grateful you entered my life
The others were untrue,
Others had deceived me
But when it came to lovin' you
But with you, love was genuine
I'd spend my whole life with you
I'd devote my whole life to you
'Cause you came and you took control
You came and took charge
You touched my very soul
You moved me deeply
You always showed me that
You consistently demonstrated that
Loving you was where it's at
Loving you is what it's all about
Thank you baby, yeah yeah
Thank you, darling
I love you so much, it seems
My love for you is so intense, it's surreal
That you're even in my dreams I can hear
I dream of you and can hear your voice
Baby, I hear you calling me
I hear you calling my name, my love
I'm so in love with you
I'm deeply in love with you
All I ever want to do is
All I want is to
Thank you, baby
Thank you, darling
You made me so very happy
You brought me so much joy
Oh, I wanna spend my life thanking you
I want to spend the rest of my life expressing gratitude to you
(Thank you baby, thank you baby)
(Thank you, darling)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BRENDA HOLLOWAY, FRANK WILSON, PATRICE HOLLOWAY
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David Clayton-Thomas - lead vocals
Fred Lipsius - alto saxophone, piano
Lew Soloff - trumpet, flugelhorn
Chuck Winfield - trumpet, flugelhorn
Jerry Hyman - trombone, recorder
Dick Halligan - organ, piano, flute, trombone, background vocals
Steve Katz - guitar, harmonica, background vocals
Jim Fielder- bass
Bobby Colomby - drums, percussion, background vocals
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Lyrics:
I lost at love before
Got mad and closed the door
But you said, child, just once more
I chose you for the one
Now we're havin' so much fun
You treated me so kind
I'm about to lose my mind
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you
Came into my life
The others were untrue
But when it came to lovin' you
I'd spend my whole life with you
'Cause you came and you took control
You touch my very soul
You always show me that
Lovin' you is where it's at
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you
Came into my life
Thank you, baby
Yeah, yay-yeah
I love you so much you see
You're even in my dreams
I can hear
Baby, I can hear you calling me
I'm so in love with you
All I ever want to do is
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you
Came into my life
You made me so very happy
You made me so, so very happy, baby
I'm so glad you
Came into my life
Mmmm, I want to thank you, girl
Every day of my life
I wanna thank you
You made me so very happy
Oh, I wanna spend my life thanking you
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
Thank you, baby, thank you, baby
@tomknight7015
Still married after 50 years but my wife and I decided years and years ago that this would be played at the service when the unfortunate time came to one of us … still going strong and in love ❤
@darrylchambers1563
That's so great
. I'm tearing up.
@user-zg3dv4su1i
Beautiful story man what a lifetime you both committed to. Proud of you much respect!
@Bellathebear777
🙏❤️💪✌️🌵💕🎶🎵🎉🎵🎉🎵
@janedunn7575
God Bless you both. ♥️♥️🥰🥰😁😁
@patrickrussell1888
Sept 1968, I heard them on the radio and had to get their record/tape cassette.😊
@esthergarcia1373
My husband & I saw Blood Sweat & Tears in concert around 15 yrs ago live and they still sounded. great with David Clayton Thomas. The night was quite memorable, because when we were younger, we were not allowed to go to concerts by our parents. I’m glad we still have the strength to enjoy seeing them live while we still had the stamina to do so. ❤🙏
@CryptidWalks
I miss the love and peace movement of the ‘60/70’s, great music came from then.
@eitonkamelgarn9150
I greatly agree.
@shariobrien8490
Finally after hearing this song for the first time in 1972 when i was 10, married at 17 divorced at 21, multiple relationships ,every one cheated on me,I never on a man in my life,then my soulmate, best friend love of my life whom was married for 25 years and cheated on the mother of his 4 children ,was seeing a girl which made him finally get a divorce, then 2 yrs later when I met them both he left her because our eyes met, souls,and after all we finally found found TRUE love❤ we're going to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary on Sam Elliott's Birthday ,which my OB is his look alike! He's 74,Vietnam vet. I'm 60,Auxiliary legion for 40yrs, and besides seeing Chicago (took me 4 yrs to get him to finally give in) He said,Hell yes in a heartbeat! Why are you willing to see B S &Tears.. he said, I'm so glad that you came into my life ❤❤❤ I cannot wait until Dec when we go to Del Largo,even though I know most of their songs being in my top8 bands ever! He only knows that 1 song