Drummer Arend Niks and saxophone player Rutger van Otterloo also play in Corrie en de Grote Brokken, the combination with the fantastic latin-jazz bass player Mick Paauwe (Cubop City Big band, Rumbata, Bye-ya!) is new. Droning, intense baritone saxophone- and basslines with crackling drum- and guitar playing, next to subtle ballads and more open structures.
End of 2005 guitar player and composer Corrie van Binsbergen was invited for the 'Rencontres Musicales de Rabat' in Maroc. For this occasion she put together a quartet. In december 2005 CRAM played it's first concert on the festival, this was so succesfull that a new band was born!
The second day of the same festival they performed together with the Moroccan singer Touriya Hadraoui. This was so much enjoyed by everyone that we are working on a continuation of this collaboration.
Amoughst the places where Cram performed were Venice (Italy) and the North Sea Jazz Festival 2007
the press on CRAM:
Cram is a small band that plays their music with extreme lots of fun. Beautiful kaleidoscopical music played sharp as a knife!
CRAM was one of the most surprising acts on The North Sea Festival, there was a lot to enjoy.
CRAM is absolutely to be recommended for the audience and program advisors.
Ain't No Sunshine
Cram Lyrics
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It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know,
Hey, I'm gonna leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gonna stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know,
The lyrics to Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" are a simple yet powerful expression of the deep sorrow and longing that one feels when a loved one is gone. The repetition of the phrase "ain't no sunshine" emphasizes the emptiness and darkness that is felt when this person is absent. The line "it's not warm when she's away" hints at the idea that this person provides a sense of comfort and warmth that is not present in their absence.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the absence of this person is a frequent occurrence, as emphasized by the line "and she's always gone too long," which adds to the feeling of despair and hopelessness felt by the singer. The repetition of the line "I know" in the chorus suggests that the singer is aware of the situation and understands the inevitable pain that comes with this person's absence, but this understanding does not make it any easier to bear.
The final verse, where the singer states that they will "leave young thing alone," is a poignant admission that their relationship with this person may not be healthy or sustainable. However, this acknowledgment does not mitigate the deep sense of loss felt by the singer in their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life seems dull and dark when she's not here
It's not warm when she's away
My life loses its warmth and happiness when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
She stays away for a longer duration every time she goes
Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, things become dark and gloomy
Wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder where she went this time
Wonder if she's gone to stay
I wonder if she's not coming back
And this house just ain't no home
Without her, this place doesn't feel like home anymore
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am too painfully aware of the fact that she's not here
Hey, I'm gonna leave young thing alone
I will try to move on and let her go
Only darkness every day
I'm only left with darkness and sadness every moment she's not here
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cram
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