Clifford Brown (October 30, 1930 – June 26, 1956), aka "Brownie," was an Am… Read Full Bio ↴Clifford Brown (October 30, 1930 – June 26, 1956), aka "Brownie," was an American jazz trumpeter. He died aged 25 in a car accident, leaving behind only four years' worth of recordings. Nonetheless, he had a considerable influence on later jazz trumpet players, including Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, Booker Little, and Freddie Hubbard, among others. He was also a composer of note: two of his compositions, "Joy Spring" and "Daahoud", have become jazz standards.

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

I Feel a Song Comin' On
Clifford Brown Lyrics

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I feel a song comin' on
And I'm warning ya
It's a victorious
Happy and glorious new strain!
I feel a song comin' on
It's a melody!
Full of the laughter
Of children out after the rain!

You'll hear a tuneful story
Ringin' thru ya!
Love and glory!
Hallelujah!
And now that my troubles are gone
Let those heavenly drums go on drummin'
Cause I feel a song comin' on!

I feel a song comin' on
And I'm warning ya
It's a victorious
Happy and glorious new strain!
I feel a song comin' on
It's a melody!
Full of the laughter
Of children out after the rain!
You'll hear a tuneful story
Ringin' thru ya!
Love and glory!
Hallelujah!

And now that my troubles are gone
Let those heavenly drums go on drummin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clifford Brown Max Roach and Sonny Rollins's song, "I Feel a Song Comin' On," convey a sense of optimism and joy. The singer is communicating their excitement about a new song that is about to burst forth, filled with melodic laughter and the ringing of a tuneful story that will be full of love and glory. There is a sense of relief in the singer's voice because their troubles are gone, and they can enjoy the heavenly drums that accompany their song.

The lyrics themselves are straightforward and unambiguous, inviting the listener to share in the singer's happiness. One can imagine a scene where the singer is surrounded by a joyous crowd, and they can all feel the song coming on. Through these lyrics, the singer is inviting us to join them in this euphoric moment and to let ourselves be carried away by the melody.

Overall, "I Feel a Song Comin' On" is a piece of music that seeks to communicate a moment of happiness, and its lyrics do an excellent job of conveying that. It's a song that is meant to be shared with others, and its catchy melody and simple lyrics make it an excellent example of joyful music.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel a song comin' on
I am sensing the beginning of a new piece of music.

And I'm warning ya
I am alerting you to the fact that this song is about to start.

It's a victorious
This song has a triumphant feel to it.

Happy and glorious new strain!
The song has a joyful and splendid sound.

I feel a song comin' on
I continue to sense that something new is beginning.

It's a melody!
The new piece of music has a clearly defined tune.

Full of the laughter
The music is filled with sounds of fun and happiness.

Of children out after the rain!
The music brings to mind images of kids playing in the rain.

You'll hear a tuneful story
The music conveys a narrative through sound.

Ringin' thru ya!
The sounds of the music are resonating strongly with you.

Love and glory!
The emotions associated with this music are those of amour and honor.

Hallelujah!
An expression of great joy, especially in a religious context.

And now that my troubles are gone
At this moment, any problems or worries I had have vanished.

Let those heavenly drums go on drummin'
I am now free to enjoy the music, particularly percussion.

Cause I feel a song comin' on!
I am experiencing the creation of a new musical work.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, GEORGE OPPENHEIMER, JIMMY MC HUGH

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