Sexton's mother was 16 years old when she gave birth to him in San Antonio, Texas. When he was four, he and his mother moved to Austin, where clubs like the Armadillo World Headquarters, the Soap Creek Saloon, and more notably the Split Rail and Antone's Blues Club exposed him to popular music.
After a brief period living outside of Austin with his mother, Sexton moved back to Austin at the age of 12. With the help of Joe Ely and other local musicians such as Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sexton developed his talents as a musician.
Sexton was soon regarded as a musical prodigy, and he toured with a variety of musical acts during his early teens before releasing his debut album, Pictures For Pleasure, in 1985. Recorded when he was 16 years old, it yielded the Top 20 hit single, "Beat's So Lonely."
While still in his late teens, Sexton's skills as a guitar player were in great demand, and he became a popular session player, recording with artists like Ron Wood, Keith Richards, Don Henley, and Bob Dylan. He eventually followed up his debut with the self-titled Charlie Sexton, recorded at the age of twenty.
Sexton later contributed songs to various motion picture soundtracks, including True Romance and Air America while making a cameo fronting a bar band in Thelma & Louise. It was around this time, between 1992 and 1994, that Sexton was a member of Austin's Arc Angels. A blues rock band featuring Texas musicians Doyle Bramhall II, Tommy Shannon and Chris "Whipper" Layton, the group recorded one self-titled album, released in 1992 on Geffen Records, before they disbanded.
Sexton soon formed a new group, the Charlie Sexton Sextet, and released Under The Wishing Tree in 1995 on MCA Records. Though sales were considered disappointing, it was met with critical acclaim.
In the meantime, Sexton continued to perform with other artists, appearing on such notable albums as Lucinda Williams's Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and Shawn Colvin's Grammy-winning album A Few Small Repairs.
In 1999, Sexton was hired by Bob Dylan to replace Bucky Baxter. Sexton had previously played with Dylan during a pair of Austin, Texas concerts in 1996, and on some demos recorded in the fall of 1983.
Sexton's residency with Dylan brought him great exposure, with many critics singling out the interplay between him and Larry Campbell, who was also a guitarist in Dylan's backing band. Hailed as one of Dylan's best bands, the group recorded a number of studio recordings, including Things Have Changed (from the 1999 film the Wonder Boys) and 2001's critically acclaimed album, Love and Theft. He also performed and appeared with them in 2003's Masked & Anonymous.
In the meantime, Sexton continued working with other artists, producing Double Trouble's Been a Long Time and Lucinda Williams's Essence, both released in 2001. Since leaving Dylan's band, Sexton has produced numerous other works, including Edie Brickell's Volcano (2003), Jon Dee Graham's Great Battle (2004), Shannon McNally's Geronimo (2005), and Los Super Seven's Heard It on the X (2005). In late 2005, Sexton released his latest album, Cruel and Gentle Things.
Hold Me
Charlie Sexton Lyrics
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When you're far away I'm always blue
If you want me to remain romantic
Here are all the things you'll have to do
Hold me honey won't you hold he
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly enfold me
Never try to hold me from you
I love every little thing about you
Every thing you say and all you do
I would be a total loss without you
What becomes of me is up to you
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
Never to forsake me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me Let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly, enfold me
The lyrics of Charlie Sexton's song "Hold Me" speak of the relationship between two people and the power of physical affection. The song explores how proximity can make one person feel profoundly romantic, whereas distance can lead to sadness and heartache. The lyrics imply that maintaining a romantic relationship requires effort from both parties, as the object of the song's affection lists things that her partner must do to keep her romantic feelings alive, such as holding her and never forsaking her. The singer also admits that she is entirely dependent on the person she loves, acknowledging that her happiness and well-being are wholly contingent on their relationship.
The song is a straightforward exploration of a familiar theme in popular music - the romance between two people. However, what stands out in the lyrics is the singer's vulnerability, as she exposes herself entirely to her partner and acknowledges her dependency on their affection. The lyrics suggest that holding someone close is essential in a romantic relationship and that physical affection plays a critical role in maintaining those feelings of love and desire between two people.
Overall, the message of "Hold Me" is a simple but powerful one - that love is a fragile and delicate emotion that requires constant nurturing and care to survive. The song's melody and lyrics work together to create a poignant and emotionally charged piece that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the joy and pain of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're near me I feel so romantic
Being close to you evokes romantic feelings in me
When you're far away I'm always blue
Distance from you makes me sad
If you want me to remain romantic
To keep my affection, there are certain things you must do
Here are all the things you'll have to do
The following actions are required to keep my love
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Embrace me tightly
Hold me never let me go
Don't release me from your hold
Take me honey won't you take me
Take me with you
Never to forsake me
Never leave me alone
'Cause I love you so
My affection for you is strong
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Excite me with your kisses
Just like you alone can do
Only you can make me feel this way
Hold me tenderly, enfold me
Embrace me gently and warmly
Never try to hold me from you
Don't push me away
I love every little thing about you
I adore every aspect of who you are
Every thing you say and all you do
I find your words and actions endearing
I would be a total loss without you
I can't imagine my life without you
What becomes of me is up to you
My future is in your hands
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Gibb
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Lyrics to Hold Me
When you're near me I feel so romantic
When you're far away I'm always blue
If you want me to remain romantic
Here are all the things you like to do
Hold me, honey won't you hold me, yeh
Hold me, never let me go
Take me, honey won't you take me
Never to forsake me, 'cause I love you so
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me, yeh
Just like you are looking good
O hold me, tenderly and fold me
Never try to hold me away from you
Oh, thrill me, baby let your kisses thrill me, yeh
Just like you are looking good
O hold me, tenderly and fold me, oh yeh
Never try to hold me away from you
Never try to hold me away from you
Baby listen to me
Don't you try to hold me away from you
Leah Priddle
The eyes, the hair, them cheekbones and the music.....takes me back to being 16 and playing his album non-stop ๐
Barbara Schain
That voice, that hair, that guitar playing, that look ...OMG...this version by Charlie is totally sensational!!! LOVE you!
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Sandra Arias
Yes, indeed, Charlie was my favorite face to drawing and paint ๐๏ธ๐จ in his youth, he looked like an Angel, it's how I think angels looks like
Aladdin Sane
This album is coming up on 40 years.
I still play it like it came out yesterday.
Dawn Rodriguez
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Light50
Thanks for posting this..Charlie is amazing here, so underrated. I wish he'd do more solo stuff like this. Bob Dylan is damn lucky to have Charlie in his band all these years but Charlie should be out front tearin' it up! What a voice & phenemenol guitar player!
Dawn Rodriguez
I saw him once across from the Beverly Center and he was Even more Beautiful in person. Stunning ๐คฉ
Melissa Thompson
He's touring....
Melissa Thompson
In fact, when this comment was posted (2013) he was working on a project called "the Nauts" with Jakob Dylan and Dave Matthews that has never been released.
Sandra Arias
From the artists eyes, when I saw Charlie since The "Hold Me" song, I saw an angel, God bless Charlie with this angelical looks from head to toes. Believe me it's a God's blessing.