1) Christopher Paul Jones, credited on albums as Chris Jones, (November 11, 1958 - September 13, 2005) was an American musician (guitars, vocals) and composer. He was born in Reno, Nevada, but lived in Germany ever since he had joined the U.S. Army for three years.
At the age of five, Jones began playing the guitar. A few years later, he decided to become a professional musician and when he was 11 years old, he got admitted to a program at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. There he discovered the idol of his younger years, Johann Sebastian Bach, to whom he dedicated his Sonata in D. For this sonata, Jones was awarded the conservatory's Young Composer of the Year award.
Shortly thereafter, he discovered the blues and started listening to Robert Johnson, James Taylor and Little Feat.
In 1976, Jones joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Adenine's, Germany. During this time, the foundation for his musical career in Europe was laid. Over the following decades, he played guitar on albums of artists like Sara K., Allan Taylor and Reinhard Mey. He also toured and recorded solo and with the Blues harp musician Steve Baker.
In August 2005, Jones was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in an advanced stage. He died on September 13, 2005, in Northeim, Germany.
Like many American musicians, he did not have any health insurance and was not able to pay the hospital fees, but friends and other musicians helped him out either personally or by staging charity concerts.
In 2000, Chris began to return to the states on a regular basis to visit various ailing family members, starting with his brother, Jan, who died shortly after. When Chris was on the east coast he would stay with friend Darin D'Onofrio and along with many shows at Darin's club, Otter Point Station, he would also play house concerts. With Allen Taylor, Chris played The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, amazing many of DC's elite with his ability to use a guitar to produce pure emotion. "If this is the end of the line, you ain't gonna hear me cryin', cause it's been a damn good run!" Christopher Paul Jones 2005
2) Singer, producer, writer and former fashion model, Chris Jones, has recently finished as an advisor and background singer for his sister, Grace Jones' new album "Hurricane".
His debut album "Strong" is about the daily experiences of life & love, and the things we have to deal with from day to day. "Strong" is a combination of R&B, Electro, Dance and Pop Music. This album has been recorded in the UK, NY and Belgrade Serbia.
Chris Jones has produced three artists of genres: Rock & Roll, Reggae and Pop. These artists will be released under his label, Diamond Records, in the near future. He is currently working on a new album which has a variety of music for everyone.
3) New Zealand artist Chris Jones' piano-led rock has been entertaining New Zealanders for more than two decades.
Long After You’re Gone
Chris Jones Lyrics
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And your route is laid out plain
Goin' where the sun shines every day
No more heartache, no more pain
Don't you pack those bags too full my friend
Make sure you're travellin' light
But take enough of my love with you
And I could be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
And I could be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
I hope that journey takes you everywhere
That you ever wanted to go
Hope the bad bits go past real quick
And the good times toll real slow
And I could be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
And I could be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
Now the heavens are weeping
And I will not be sleeping tonight
Pray to that unseen star
That no matter where you are
You're gonna be alright
‘Cause we're all on some kind of joumey
Tomorrow I could be leaving too
But where I end up going
I'll take a little piece of you
You could be singin' this song
Long after I'm gone
And I could be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
Someone will be singin' this song
Long after you're gone
Long after you're gone
The song "Long After You’re Gone" by Chris Jones is an emotional ballad about letting someone go on a journey while still holding onto the love you feel for them. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the journey the person is about to embark on and wishing them all the best. He urges them not to pack too much and to travel light, but also to take a piece of his love with them to keep them warm at night. The chorus speaks to the main theme of the song, which is the idea that even after this person is gone, the singer will still be singing, and the love will still be present.
The second verse continues with the idea that the journey will take this person anywhere they want to go, and the singer hopes that the bad bits pass quickly and the good times last as long as possible. The bridge of the song introduces a tone shift, as the heavens start weeping, and the singer confesses to having trouble sleeping. However, he wishes the person all the best and hopes they will be alright. He also acknowledges the idea that we are all on a journey, and the possibility that he could leave just as easily one day, taking a little piece of the person with him. The song ends with a slight shift in perspective, as the singer notes that someone will be singing this song long after the person they are talking about is gone, suggesting a continuity and timelessness to the love they feel.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet meditation on the nature of love and journeys. It suggests that while we may not always be physically present with the people we love, the love itself persists and resonates long past any particular moment in time.
Line by Line Meaning
I heart you're goin' on a joumey
I understand that you are going on a journey
And your route is laid out plain
Your path is clear
Goin' where the sun shines every day
You are going where life is easy
No more heartache, no more pain
You will leave difficult experiences behind
Don't you pack those bags too full my friend
You shouldn't burden yourself for the trip
Make sure you're travellin' light
Take only what you need
But take enough of my love with you
But don't forget the affection I have for you
To keep you warm at night
To comfort you when you're alone
And I could be singin' this song
I could still be singing this song
Long after you're gone
After you have left my life
I hope that journey takes you everywhere
I hope your journey fulfills your wildest dreams
That you ever wanted to go
To the places you have always aspired to go
Hope the bad bits go past real quick
I hope you move quickly through the hardships
And the good times toll real slow
And the pleasant experiences last as long as possible
Now the heavens are weeping
Now it's raining heavily
And I will not be sleeping tonight
I won't be able to sleep tonight
Pray to that unseen star
I hope that you pray to a star that isn't easily visible to seek guidance
That no matter where you are
With the hope that wherever you are
You're gonna be alright
You will be safe and sound
‘Cause we're all on some kind of joumey
Because we are all on a journey
Tomorrow I could be leaving too
Tomorrow, it could be me who leaves
But where I end up going
But my journey leads me somewhere
I'll take a little piece of you
I will carry a piece of you with me
You could be singin' this song
You could also be singing this song
Someone will be singin' this song
Someone will keep singing this song
Long after you're gone
Even after you leave
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cdngrampster
My wife and I have been married for fifty-one years and there is a handful of songs that we have cherished over all those years, apart from the many more we have enjoyed. This one is in that special place.
@angelmontano1400
Very powerful lyrics. The sound is smooth, clear, and crisp. I just can't stop listening to it.
@al-919
Mastering and engineering quality, works with almost every headphones, earphones, iem, etc. You don’t need expensive gear to enjoy this superb quality
@TwoCool4Yo
depends
@numbstuffpeoplesay9309
Relatively
@trocadero1965
I agree that with 30£ in ear nowadays you can achieve a great deal sound but if you add a dolby atmos device an a pair of jabra elite 65t or 75t for 50/80£, sound is definitely clearer at all frequencies. You don't need a 400€ or much more headphones anymore...
@johnmc3862
You won't get the full value without high end quality headphones.
@jasonjoseph3975
Using Beyerdynamics 770 Pro's this very moment and this particular track sounds incredible
@HizagomaruDz
¡SOY UN GUERRERO CON UNA MISIÓN!
@goalboy19
The sound is pure and briliant .