The title track of It’s All Good proved instantly and joyfully prophetic, as it hit #1 on the Radio & Records Smooth Jazz Airplay chart and remained in the Top 5 for four months; his follow-up single “Saturday Cool” went Top 15. The sessions for Above The Clouds brought out some of the best from his hefty Rolodex: guitarists Tony Maiden, Darrell Crooks and Ray Fuller; bassists Alex Al, Smitty Smith, Larry Kimpel and Melvin Davis; drummer Michael White and percussionist Lenny Castro.
A jazzman from an early age, he grew up in Gurnee, Illinois, a small town north of Chicago, picking up piano at the age of 10. “My father was a jazz aficionado so I grew up listening to lots of great music. My first and greatest influence on piano was Oscar Peterson, though initially I was much more drawn to the sound of jazz guitar, so Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell were equally influential,” he explains. Brian went on to study at Northern Illinois University where he majored in piano and starred in the school’s big band, an ensemble that won numerous Downbeat awards and offered Brian the chance to perform all over the world.
Upon graduating with a BA in music he moved to Los Angeles, quickly immersing himself in the local jazz scene. He soon found himself jamming after-hours with the likes of future stars Everette Harp, Boney James, and Norman Brown. Brian’s story takes an interesting twist shortly there after. He found himself taking a temporary leave of absence from the jazz scene, touring the world with pop divas Teena Marie, Sheena Easton, and Janet Jackson. His foray into the pop world didn’t end there; in January 1991 he co-wrote the #1 Pop hit “The First Time” by Surface, which conquered both the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts.
Placing his success in pop aside, Brian Simpson has always been a working jazz musician. He has toured with some of the greats of recent jazz history, including George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, George Howard, Billy Cobham, and Gerald Albright. Along with Mr. Duke, Brian has had another major influence, both on and off the stage. Brian has been the musical director for jazz saxophonist Dave Koz for the past 10 years, and most recently, musical director for the "Dave Koz and Friends Cruise" as well as the "Smooth Jazz Cruise" hosted by Wayman Tisdale.
All I Want Is You
Brian Simpson Lyrics
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Don't want fashion don't wanna be cool
Don't wanna hustle just to get thru
When it all comes down babe
All i want is you
Don't wanna argue don't wanna fight
Don't want no politics babe all thru the night
For the last time baby open up your door
All I want is you all i want is you
Not any old girl will do
All i want is you
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts
The heaviest metal always rusts
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
It's gotta be
it's gonna be
it's gotta be love or bust!
Don't need a doctor don't need a nurse
Don't need a prescription babe
Only make me feel worse
Don't need a license don't need insurance
Don't need a ticket where we're goin' babe
You got my assurance ya
I told ya before, gonna tell ya once more
For the last time baby open up your door
All I want is you, all I want is you
Not any old girl will do
All i want is you
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts
The heaviest metal always rusts
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
It's gotta be
it's gonna be
oh yeah
it's gotta be love or bust!
And listen
I told ya before, gonna tell ya once more
For the last time baby open up your door
All I want is you
baby, all I want is you
All I want is you all I want is you
Not any old girl will do
All I want is you
All I want is you
Baby
All I want is you
All I want is you
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you...
The lyrics of Brian Simpson's song All I Want Is You speak of a strong desire for love and commitment. The singer suggests that material possessions are not enough to make him happy and fulfilled. He doesn't want diamonds, gold or fashionable clothes, he just wants his partner's love. The lyrics convey a sense of resolve, as the singer seems to have made up his mind that his partner is the only one for him. He wants to avoid conflict and politics and just enjoy a loving relationship. The repetition of the phrase "all I want is you" reinforces his commitment to his partner and his desire for a lasting relationship built on love and mutual trust.
Overall, the song celebrates the value of love and the importance of prioritizing emotional connections over material possessions. This message is conveyed through upbeat and catchy music that reflects the joy and positivity of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want diamonds don't want gold
Materialistic possessions like diamonds and gold do not interest me.
Don't want fashion don't wanna be cool
I am not interested in trying to keep up with current fashion trends to appear cool.
Don't wanna hustle just to get thru
I do not want to constantly work hard just to get by in life.
When it all comes down babe All i want is you
In the end, all that truly matters to me is being with you.
Don't wanna argue don't wanna fight
I do not wish to engage in arguments or physical fights with you.
Don't want no politics babe all thru the night
I do not want to discuss or deal with political issues during our time together.
I told ya before gonna tell ya once more For the last time baby open up your door
I have previously mentioned this and want to ensure you understand that I desire your company and love.
All I want is you all i want is you Not any old girl will do
I specifically want to be with you; anyone else will not suffice.
If ya don't need love ya gotta be nuts The heaviest metal always rusts
If someone does not need love in their life, they must be insane, and even the strongest things can eventually weaken.
Just you and me babe hangin' tough It's gotta be it's gonna be it's gotta be love or bust!
Together, the two of us can handle anything. It must be love between us, or we are not meant to be.
Don't need a doctor don't need a nurse Don't need a prescription babe Only make me feel worse
I do not want or need any outside assistance to feel better in your presence.
Don't need a license don't need insurance Don't need a ticket where we're goin' babe You got my assurance ya
We do not require anything official or regulated to be together; I trust that we will be okay.
All I want is you, all I want is you
My desire for you is unwavering.
Just you and me babe hangin' tough
Together, we are strong and can endure anything.
All I want is you baby, all I want is you
You and only you are what I want and need.
All I want is you all I want is you Just you and me babe hangin' tough All I want is you
I want nothing more than to be with you, facing the world together.
All I want is you baby All I want is you All I want is you
My desire for you is all-consuming and all-encompassing.
Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.