Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. According to a 2005 JazzTimes article, the first song he learned on guitar was Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", which he would later play at a guest appearance with Dylan. He discovered jazz when he was sixteen through the music of guitarists Wes Montgomery, George Benson, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino. At that point, Loeb chose to become a musician and "never thought of doing anything else".
He studied with local music teachers, then traveled to Philadelphia and became a student of jazz guitarist Dennis Sandole. In New York City, he learned from Jim Hall. For two years he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, then left in 1976 to seek professional work in New York City.
In New York, Loeb played with Chico Hamilton, Ray Barreto, and Hubert Laws. Starting in 1979, he was a member of Stan Getz's group.[5] Getz later became the best man at his wedding to singer Carmen Cuesta. Loeb and Mitchel Forman, who was also in Getz's group, formed the jazz fusion band Metro (1994). In the 1980s, he was a member of the group Steps Ahead, which included Michael Brecker, someone Loeb credits as an influence. He replaced Larry Carlton as guitarist in Fourplay (2010).
Loeb and his wife have recorded together, with Cuesta providing vocals on his albums and Loeb playing on Cuesta's albums, and their daughters Lizzy and Christina contributing vocals.
Loeb began a solo career in 1988 with his debut album My Shining Hour on the Japanese record label Pony Canyon. He released subsequent albums on DMP Digital Music Products until receiving commercial success with Shanachie Records on The Music Inside (1996). The title song from the album held the number one position on the jazz charts for six weeks. Later, he produced Moon, the Stars, & the Setting Sun (1998), Listen(1999) In a Heartbeat (2001), and All There Is (2002).
Loeb's music has appeared on TV shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks, including The Untouchables, You've Got Mail, and Hitch.
Loeb died on July 31, 2017, aged 61 after suffering from cancer for several years.
The Girl From Ipanema
Chuck Loeb Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
(Doesn't see)
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
"The Girl From Ipanema" is a timeless bossa nova classic that tells the story of a beautiful girl from Ipanema, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The singer describes her in great detail, using adjectives like "tall," "tan," "young," and "lovely." He says that when she walks the streets of Ipanema, everyone takes notice of her, including him. Her movements and the way she carries herself are described as being like a samba, swinging and swaying in a gentle and cool manner.
The singer also reveals that he is in love with the girl, but he watches her sadly because he knows that she doesn't notice him. He wishes he could tell her how he feels, but he never gets the chance. Instead, he watches her walk to the sea each day, lost in her own thoughts and never looking in his direction.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the girl from Ipanema and the vibrant, romantic atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl is physically attractive with a youthful charm and a beautiful tanned skin
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
She takes walks in public, enjoying her freedom to move around
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People can't help but notice and admire her
When she walks, she's like a samba
Her walking style is graceful and rhythmic like the popular Brazilian dance, samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her movement is smooth and effortless, making it look cool and easy
But he watch her so sadly
The singer observes her from a distance with deep sadness
How can he tell her he loves her
He's in love with her but finds it challenging to confess his feelings
Yes I would give my heart gladly
He's willing to offer his heart to her as a token of his love
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She walks to the sea daily, indicating a routine in her life
She looks straight ahead, not at he
She doesn't acknowledge his presence or gaze towards him while she walks
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
He smiles when he sees her pass by, but she's not aware of his admiration
(Doesn't see)
She's oblivious to his presence or feelings
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
He realizes that she will never notice him, and it fills him with a deep sense of sadness
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sainteal
This guy is smooth as silk on guitar! Amazing song and even more, what an amazing tone!!!! Fabulous!
Sergio Chigueru Kaji
Impecável interpretação! Arranjo de Mestre. Mister Chuck Loeb É UM DOS DOIS MAIORES GUITARRISTAS DE TODOS OS TEMPOS, basta ouvir a sua extensa discografia.
w.a. patterson
still choking back tears!! CHUCK!! In the physical world, we lost a giant! But he belonged to the spirit world, all along.
jesus contreras
Excelente versiòn !!!! y miren que es muy difìcil sacar una nueva con tantas que se han hecho de èsta hermosa canciòn ! saludos desde Mexico,d.f. jesùs (guitar player).
Jorge Anrubio
Gracias por tu musica Chuck, donde quiera que estes, muchas gracias !! Te admiraré por siempre !!
murriteacher
wow! the chart is on my list at my funeral. I am now off to Amazons to get some of Chuck's stuff. This is not the 1st time YouTube has bought me new artists that made me go and get a stack of their CD's.
frankenzie
discovered Chuck the other day while listening to sirius satelite real jazz, love his playing!
Julio Zapata Mejía
Jazz extraordinario para los amantes de la buena música.....
Roy Willis
Sadly I discovered Chuck too late... but will listen and learn.
Stacey Harris
Oh wow! A new (to me) version of this lovely song.