He won the Down Beat critics' poll for the 'New Star of the Year' in 1954; he was inducted into the Down Beat 'Jazz Hall of Fame' in 1972 in the critics' poll. Sandoval described him as "one of what we call the mandatory trumpet players" who was "one of the greatest trumpet players of all time".
Wilmington, Delaware, (where Brownie was born and is buried), hosts an annual jazz fest in his honor. Sponsored by the cities arts commission known as Citifest, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is a FREE week long event held mostly in outdoor venues at various locations in Wilmington. The festival usually occurs the 3rd week in June of each year.
Noteable websites are:
The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival: http://www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Brown and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Brown_Jazz_Festival
Brownie, the unofficial memorial website: http://cliffordbrown.net
He's My Guy
Clifford Brown Lyrics
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Extraordinary people
I'm glad there is you
In this world of over-rated pleasures
Of under-rated treasures
I'm so glad there is you
This role so new, I'll muddle through with you to guide me
In this world where many, many play at love
And hardly any stay in love
I'm glad there is you
In this world where many, many play at love
And hardly any stay in love
I'm glad there is you
More than ever, I'm glad there is you
The lyrics of Clifford Brown's He's My Guy express gratitude for the presence of a special person in a world that can be overwhelming and disappointing. The opening lines create a contrast between ordinary and extraordinary people, highlighting how rare it is to find someone who truly stands out. The singer expresses happiness that this person is present in their life. The following lines refer to the difficulty of navigating a world that often prioritizes superficial pleasures while overlooking things that truly matter. Despite this, the singer is grateful for the presence of the person they love.
The lyrics then shift to a more personal note, with the singer expressing their love and dedication to their partner. They acknowledge that the path ahead is uncertain and new, but they are confident that they can make it work as long as they have their partner by their side. The final lines repeat the earlier contrast between those who play at love and those who stay in love, emphasizing once again how important it is to have someone who is truly committed. The singer concludes that they are more grateful than ever to have this person in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world of ordinary people
Amidst the common and mundane populace
Extraordinary people
There exist those rare individuals who surpass the ordinary
I'm glad there is you
I'm grateful to have you in my life
In this world of over-rated pleasures
Where people overvalue materialistic pleasures
Of under-rated treasures
And undervalue the true, meaningful essences of life
I'm so glad there is you
I'm overjoyed to have you as my companion
I live to love, I love to live with you beside me
My purpose in life is to love and be loved, and having you by my side completes me
This role so new, I'll muddle through with you to guide me
Navigating this uncharted path in life will be challenging, but with you as my guide, I can overcome any obstacle
In this world where many, many play at love
In a world where people often engage in love as a game or temporary amusement
And hardly any stay in love
And few are able to maintain a lasting, committed relationship
I'm glad there is you
I'm fortunate to have found someone who values and cherishes our love as much as I do
More than ever, I'm glad there is you
Now, more than ever, I appreciate and treasure your presence in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL
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@jeffreylee5276
This might be one of Greatest Jazz Albums ever, I don’t think you could beat such amazing combination as Sarah Vaughn and Clifford Brown.
@pennysam3245
Oh yes - NOTHING like being with "your guy"! 💕💕
@RanBlakePiano
A delight
@laurensays
amazing song; they're a great duo
@user-kk5qq8uz4k
excellent
@hudsoncampos5976
Very good
@victvdl1748
gracias marilinaplastilina por tus playlist de instagram, me salvaron la vidah.
@monicabella7894
❤❤❤
@illusionfaderr5394
I like this song too uwu
@gia1787
he's my guy, I don't care what he does
'Cause he's my guy, I guess he always was
He's careless about me, sometimes I don't think he tries
But once in a while he'll hug me and smile
Then I can see me in his eyes
Oh, he's my guy, I know, he'll always be
And I will try to keep that guy loving me
However he wants me, I'm his until I die
For nobody knows, better than I
That he's, yeah, he's my guy
He's my guy, I know he'll always be
And I will try, try to keep him loving me
However if he wants me, I might be his until I die
'Cause nobody knows, better than I
That he's and he'll always be my guy