When Benton was young he enjoyed gospel music and wrote songs and in 1948 he went to New York to pursue his music career.
He was a member of several gospel groups including "The Langfordairies", "The Jerusalem Stars", and "The Golden Gate Quartet".
After returning to his home state he joined a R&B singing group, "the Sandmen", and soon went back to New York to try for a big break. Eventually the record company decided to drop The Sandmen and push Brook as a solo artist.
Benton wrote songs for artists such as Nat King Cole, Clyde McPhatter, and Roy Hamilton. Soon he released his first minor hit A Million Miles From Nowhere, and later he joined the Mercury label, which would later bring him big success.
In 1952 he got his big break with It's Just a Matter of Time and Endlessly.
It's Just a Matter of Time made it to #3 on the U.S. Pop charts, while Endlessly made it to #12 . Both hits were written by Benton himself.
Benton had many #1 hits including Rainy Night in Georgia and Hotel Happiness. According to Songfacts, his version of the blues standard The Boll Weevil Song has the unique distinction of being the first #1 song on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
Altogether, Benton had 38 hit singles through out his career. His last album was "Fools Rush In", released posthumously in 2005. He died on April 9, 1988.
Endlessly
Brook Benton Lyrics
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And deeper than the deepest sea
That's how I will love you, oh, darling, endlessly
Softer than the gentle breezes
And stronger than the wild oak tree
That's how I will hold you, oh, darling, endlessly
You are my kingdom, you are my crown
Oh, my love, you're all that I prayed for
You were made for these arms to surround
Faithful as a morning sunrise
And sacred as a love can be
That's how I will love you, oh darling, endlessly
Darling, endlessly
Darling, endlessly
The song "Endlessly" by Brook Benton is about the depth and intensity of one's love for another person. The lyrics express that this love is higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest sea. The song also implies that the love is strong and everlasting, as demonstrated through the lyrics "That's how I will love you, oh, darling, endlessly." It is a declaration of fidelity and devotion.
The second verse also reinforces this idea of profound love as being "softer than the gentle breezes" and "stronger than the wild oak tree." These contrasting images highlight the stability and yet gentle nature of the love being described. The lyrics continue with the imagery of paradise, suggesting that the person addressed in the song is the singer's heaven, kingdom and crown.
The final verse adds to the theme of unwavering love when it states that the love is "faithful as a morning sunrise" and "sacred as a love can be." The mention of sacredness is important as it indicates that this love is not to be taken lightly and is deserving of the highest respect.
Overall, the lyrics of "Endlessly" express the depth and intensity of true love, demonstrating that it is an unwavering force that can endure anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Higher than the highest mountain
My love for you is immeasurable, like it surpasses the highest peak.
And deeper than the deepest sea
My feelings for you are so profound, like it goes below the depths of the sea.
That's how I will love you, oh, darling, endlessly
I will love you boundlessly and without a limit, for now and forever.
Softer than the gentle breezes
I will hold you gently, like the breeze that touches your skin tenderly.
And stronger than the wild oak tree
My hold on you will be firm and unwavering, like the strong oak tree that roots deeply.
That's how I will hold you, oh, darling, endlessly
I will embrace you tightly and without letting go, for now and forever.
Oh, my love, you are my heaven
You are my sanctuary, my peaceful haven where I find tranquility.
You are my kingdom, you are my crown
You rule my heart, and you're my greatest treasure.
Oh, my love, you're all that I prayed for
You're the answer to my prayers, and I thank God for bringing you into my life.
You were made for these arms to surround
You belong in my embrace; my arms were made to hold you tight.
Faithful as a morning sunrise
My love for you is steadfast, like the reliability of the sunrise every morning.
And sacred as a love can be
Our love is pure and holy, something to be revered and cherished.
That's how I will love you, oh darling, endlessly
I will love you unconditionally, and it won't diminish despite time and distance.
Darling, endlessly
My love for you is endless and infinite. I will cherish you always.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brook Benton, Clyde Lovern Otis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
That 70's Girl
He has an Excellent voice... what a Beautiful song! Thank you for sharing ! ๐
lonestarfriend
One of my late aunt's favorite singers. I definitely agree with you on his voice.
ninjabluewings
He was one of my dear ole mum's favourite singers too
PAWS & HANDS
The Ed Sullivan Show has created YouTube's time machine status. Awesome!
Harald Trittner
Glorious...his voice was outstanding๐ Thank You for this superb Video!
bhodges00
I love hearing this guy sing
60Cascade
So good! He was one of the best!
Chris N
Wonderful unique voice.
shyman99
Oh my. The follow-up single to his million selling smash, "It's Just A Matter Of Time". This beautiful song made it to #12 just about the time he performed it on Sullivan and he was just getting started with his remarkable career.
Birgitta Hammarlund
I love this voice โคโคโค