Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster first met at a Kansas City jam session at w… Read Full Bio ↴Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster first met at a Kansas City jam session at which Hawkins finally encountered his match in local tenors Webster, Herschel Evans, and Lester Young. The all-night meeting has become the stuff of legend (and a continuous thread in Robert Altman's film Kansas City, though there it's reduced to two tenors). Recorded by Norman Granz, this 1957 meeting supports the two with fine accompaniment that includes Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Herb Ellis. The material includes the great "Blues for Yolanda," with a honking, squeaking solo that suggests Hawkins is the father of all R&B tenor saxophonists as well as those in jazz, while "Rosalita" has an engaging Latin beat. There's also plenty of room for the two to display their ballad art, but there's no real competition between the two big-toned, gruff tenorists, each a mature artist enjoying the highest challenge a peer might offer. - Stuart Broomer-

That's All
Coleman Hawkins & Ben Webster Lyrics

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I can only give you love that lasts forever
And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all, that's all

I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall

And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter night
That's all, that's all

There are those, I am sure, that have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and ever more
That's all, that's all

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore

For now and ever more
That's all, that's all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "That's All" by Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster express a deep devotion to a loved one. The singer acknowledges that they do not have worldly riches to offer, but they vow to always be there for their partner, with a heart that belongs only to them. They promise simple pleasures such as walks in the countryside and comfort during colder times, and declare that their love will never burn out. The singer emphasizes that their love is genuine, and is not based on material possessions or fleeting promises.

The lyrics also pose a question to the listener, asking what they would like in return for the singer's love. However, the answer given is simple - all they ask is for their love to be returned and for the listener to be devoted to them. The final repetition of the phrase "that's all, that's all" emphasizes that, despite lacking material possessions or grand gestures, the love the singer has to offer is all-encompassing and of the utmost importance.

Line by Line Meaning

I can only give you love that lasts forever
I can only offer a love that will never fade away.

And a promise to be near each time you call
I pledge to be there for you whenever you need me.

And the only heart I own
My heart belongs to you, and only you.

For you and you alone
I have eyes for no one but you.

That's all, that's all
That's everything I can give you.

I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can take you for peaceful walks in the beauty of spring.

And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I'll be there to comfort you when the world starts to turn cold.

And a love whose burning light
My passion for you is intense and unyielding.

Will warm the winter night
My love for you will provide comfort and warmth through difficult times.

There are those, I am sure, that have told you
Others may have made grand promises to you.

They would give you the world for a toy
They claim to be able to give you everything you desire, even the impossible.

All I have are these arms to enfold you
But all I can physically offer are my arms to hold you tight.

And a love time can never destroy
My love for you will never fade or weaken.

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you're wondering what I want from you in exchange for all this...

You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
You'll be pleased to learn that my desires are modest.

Say it's me that you'll adore
All I ask is that you love and cherish me.

For now and ever more
Forever and always.

That's all, that's all
That's everything I want from you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan E. Brandt, Bob Haymes

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@danielleiva7312

18w

Wow was looking for this!!! 2023 merry Christmas ya'll 🎉🎉🎉

@philpryor7524

4y↑4

When parts of the old memories suggest things were very good, better, more peaceful, here is a song, a performance of great beauty, to soothe us. Ah, Ben.