Jones recorded several albums in a soul-jazz vein for Prestige in the period from 1966 to 1978). In addition to leading his own group for recording purposes, Ivan Jones recorded with Groove Holmes, Houston Person, Rusty Bryant, Harold Mabern, Wild Bill Davis and, most notably, Willis Jackson. Rusty Bryant, Charles Earland, and Bernard Purdie are among the sidemen also featured on Boogaloo's albums.
His sound and style clearly derived from the blues. But it was a solid understanding of rock that Jones brought to his style of jazz. He was influenced most by Tal Farlow and Billy Butler, but gravitated toward the rhythm and blues jazz Butler was popularizing with organist Bill Doggett's popular group.
While jazz went through some drastic changes during the dozen years of his recording career, Jones’ sound and style stayed remarkably consistent. His twangy tone coupled catchy chordal vamps with astonishing rapid-fire single-note playing. He could handle familiar pop covers ("Light My Fire," "Have You Never Been Mellow") and ballads. But he really excelled in the jazz-funk groove and proved himself a first-rate blues player.
Jones has lived in South New Jersey most of his life and mostly worked in and around the Atlantic City area with chitlin-circuit heroes like Wild Bill Davis, Willis Jackson and Charlie Ventura. Jones, who never won the notice of critics or great support from fans during his career, is finding new life on CD.
I'll Be There
Boogaloo Joe Jones Lyrics
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We must bring salvation back,
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on.
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby,
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
The lyrics above belong to the song "I'll Be There" by Boogaloo Joe Jones, which is a supporting instrumental version of the classic song by The Jackson 5. From the lyrics, we can gather that the song's central theme deals with loyalty, support, and the unbreakable bond between two individuals. The first two lines of the song, "You and I must make a pact, We must bring salvation back" suggest that the singer is making a promise to someone, possibly a friend or a loved one, to always be there for them in times of need. The songwriter uses the words "salvation," "love," and "faith" to emphasize the importance of staying true to this pact.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer repeatedly affirms their commitment to this person. "I'll be there to comfort you, build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you," portrays that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to make this person feel loved and supported. Even if this person finds someone else, the singer pledges to still be there for them.
In conclusion, "I'll Be There" is an uplifting and inspiring song that celebrates the love and devotion between two people. The promises made to "bring salvation back" and "be there" in times of need suggest that the song is meant to inspire unity and togetherness. In short, the song is a beautiful and timeless message of love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We must make a promise to each other
We must bring salvation back
We need to bring back security and well-being to our lives and those around us
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll support you wherever there is love between us
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll always be there to help you
I'll have faith in all you do.
I'll believe in your actions and decisions
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't hesitate to ask for my help, I'll be there by your side
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'll be there to give you emotional support
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'll create a world of happiness for you
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm happy that we're together
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
My love for you is very strong
I'll be your strength,
I'll be your source of strength when you need it
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I'll continue to support you no matter what happens
Yes I will, yes I will
I will always be there for you
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I want to make you happy and laugh
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Being together with you is all I want
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll always be there when you need me
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I'll protect you from anything that can harm you
With unselfish love that respects you.
I'll love you unconditionally and respect your decisions
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'll be there to give you emotional support
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'll create a world of happiness for you
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm happy that we're together
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
My love for you is very strong
I'll be your strength,
I'll be your source of strength when you need it
I'll keep holdin' on.
I'll continue to support you no matter what happens
Ooh ooh ooh
Vocal ad-lib
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
I will always be there for you
Yes I will
I will always be there for you
If you should ever find someone new
If you decide to be with someone else
I know he better be good to you
I hope that your new partner treats you well
'Cause if he doesn't
If he doesn't treat you well
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there for you no matter what happens
Don't you know baby I'll be there
You should know that I will be there for you
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Just look behind you and you'll see me
I'll be there, I'll be there,
I'll always be there for you
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need my help, I'll be there for you
Don't you know baby,
You should know
I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there for you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just ask for my help and I'll be there for you
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
Vocal ad-lib
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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