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
Jim
Clifford Brown Lyrics
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Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours
Don't know why I'm so crazy for Jim
Jim never tells me I'm his heart's desire
I never seem to set his love afire
Gone are the years I've wasted on him
Sometimes when I get feelin' low
Then I hang on and let him go
Breakin' my heart in bits
Someday I know that Jim will up and leave me
But even if he does you can believe me
I'll go on carrying the torch for Jim
I'll go on lovin' my Jim
The song "Jim" by Clifford Brown tells the story of a woman who is in love with a man named Jim who does not reciprocate her feelings. She describes how Jim never brings her flowers, he never tries to make her feel better when she's lonely and he never tells her that he loves her. Despite this, the woman can't help feeling crazy for Jim. She has wasted years on him and sometimes feels like she should call it quits, but she always ends up holding on to him and letting him break her heart again and again.
Line by Line Meaning
Jim doesn't ever bring me pretty flowers
Jim never shows any signs of affection or tries to make me happy in any way
Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours
Even during my sad or lonely times, Jim never attempts to bring a smile to my face
Don't know why I'm so crazy for Jim
Despite Jim not showing any signs of love or affection for me, I still have an intense attraction towards him that I cannot explain
Jim never tells me I'm his heart's desire
Jim never indicates that he loves me or has any romantic feelings towards me
I never seem to set his love afire
My actions or attempts to woo Jim never seem to grab his attention or interest
Gone are the years I've wasted on him
I have spent a significant amount of time and effort trying to pursue a romantic relationship with Jim, but all in vain
Sometimes when I get feelin' low
I say let's call it quits
During my moments of sadness and disappointment with Jim, I contemplate ending the one-sided relationship
Then I hang on and let him go
Breakin' my heart in bits
Despite contemplating ending things, I always end up staying, causing myself emotional pain and distress
Someday I know that Jim will up and leave me
I am aware that Jim will eventually end things with me, most likely due to his lack of romantic feelings
But even if he does you can believe me
I'll go on carrying the torch for Jim
Despite Jim leaving, I know that I will still hold onto the hope and feelings of love for him
I'll go on lovin' my Jim
Despite all the difficulties and heartache, I will continue to love Jim, regardless of whether or not he loves me back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CAESAR PETRILLO, MILTON SAMUELS, NELSON SHAWN
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@musmy3858
Jim doesn't ever bring me pretty flowers
Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours
Don't know why I'm so crazy for Jim
Jim never tells me I'm his heart's desire
I never seem to set his love afire
Gone are the years I've wasted on him
Sometimes when I get feelin' low
I say let's call it quits
Then I hang on and let him go
Breakin' my heart in bits
Someday I know that Jim will up and leave me
But even if he does you can believe me
I'll go on carrying the torch for Jim
I'll go on lovin' my Jim
@stevefigueroa8350
In my opinion, this is one of the most soulful and heartfelt trumpet solos ever recorded. Long live Brownie. There will never be anyone like him.
@jorgecarcamo9927
It is
@maxlendri420
@@jorgecarcamo9927 amazing Brownie
@Handle2point0
Unworldly. The voice, the band, the lyric, the trumpet solo. Truly great music!
@cohenmg
If Jim had been faithful an deeply in love we would never get this wonderful piece of music
@vlrkst
who did not ever had a Jim doesn't know what love is <3 and Sarah tells it better than anyone else
@monicabella7894
Billie Holiday
@grubbytechniquesukhiphop9017
Only 10% of musicians are musical because 90% don't listen to (any) music like this!!!
@gurumayi1234
Greatest vocalist of all time!
@JokersLover90
Just found the ineradicable Sarah Vaughan and I have to say I'm blown away by her voice! This song is beautiful.. the lyrics are the story of my life. <3