Sanborn, who suffered from polio in his youth, has been a highly regarded session player since the mid 1970s. One of his first professional gigs was as a member of Paul Butterfield's band. One of Sanborn's earliest guest recordings was on David Bowie's Young Americans. Around this time his output as a session player became prolific and over the next ten years he played with a dazzling array of artists, such as Paul Simon, James Taylor (contributing to the remake of the Marvin Gaye classic "How Sweet It Is"), The Rolling Stones, The Eagles and Stevie Wonder.
In the late 1980s he was a regular guest member of Paul Shaffer's band on Late Night with David Letterman. From 1988-89, he co-hosted a late-night TV music show on NBC with Jools Holland. The show, "Night Music", following producer Hal Willner's eclectic approach, drew Sanborn together with many famed musicians, such as Miles Davis, Lou Reed, Santana, Curtis Mayfield, and many others.
Throughout his career, Sanborn has skirted the edges of free jazz: In his youth he studied with Roscoe Mitchell and Julius Hemphill, and performed on Tim Berne's Diminutive Mysteries, dedicated to Hemphill. His 1991 album Another Hand, produced by Hal Willner, features Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, and various other players not usually associated with smooth jazz.
In television, Sanborn is well-known for his sax solo in the theme song for the NBC hit drama L.A. Law. He has also dabbled in writing for film, contributing to such scores as Lethal Weapon and Scrooged.
In 2004, David Sanborn was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
You can find photographs and additional information on David's official website, www.DavidSanborn.com.
Same Girl
David Sanborn Lyrics
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You're still the same girl you always were
A few more nights on the street that's all
A few more holes in your arm
A few more years with me, that's all
You're still the same girl
With the same sweet smile that you always had
And the same blue eyes like the sun
And the same clear voice that I always
You're still the same girl
That I love
The lyrics of David Sanborn's Same Girl seem to paint a picture that is hard to ignore. The song talks about a girl who is still the same despite the changes in her life. The song suggests that she might be dealing with drug addiction, as there are "a few more holes in your arm." However, the singer chooses to focus on her positive attributes: the "same sweet smile," the "same blue eyes," and the "same clear voice." Despite everything, he reassures her that she is still the girl he loves.
The song is quite powerful in the way it portrays the complexities of relationships. The singer refuses to give up on the girl he loves, even though things might seem bleak. He chooses to focus on the good in her and reminds her that she's still the same girl. It's a message of hope and love that is timeless.
Overall, the song seems to capture the emotions of people who choose to stay with their loved ones through thick and thin. It's a heartwarming message that speaks to the resilience of human emotions and what it means to truly love someone.
Line by Line Meaning
You're still the same girl you always were
You haven't changed a bit from the person you were before
You're still the same girl you always were
You're still the same person I fell in love with
A few more nights on the street that's all
You've been homeless for a while, but it won't last much longer
A few more holes in your arm
You've been using drugs and may have more health issues because of it
A few more years with me, that's all
We'll have a few more years together before something changes
You're still the same girl
You haven't changed who you are
With the same sweet smile that you always had
Your smile has remained constant over the years
And the same blue eyes like the sun
Your bright blue eyes are still as dazzling as ever
And the same clear voice that I always heard
The sound of your voice is still as clear to me as it was before
You're still the same girl
You're still the person I know and love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
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