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.
When I'm With You
David Sanborn Lyrics
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It's unreal
When I'm with you
Comin' through the air
Up and down
My feet never touch the ground
I wanna be with you
The lyrics to David Sanborn Feat. Lalah Hathaway & Eric BenĂŠt's song "When I'm With You" evoke a sense of ethereal euphoria that the singer experiences in the presence of his beloved. He cannot explain or rationalize the emotions that he feels when he is with her, as they are beyond comprehension and seem almost unreal. The feeling is so profound that it almost feels like he's floating in the air and his feet never touch the ground.
The singer expresses a desire to be with his beloved, suggesting a strong emotional bond that prompts him to seek greater proximity to her. The song encapsulates the experience of being in love, and the profound sense of joy and wonder that comes with experiencing a powerful romantic connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't explain what I feel
I am unable to put into words the intensity of my emotions
It's unreal
The emotions I am experiencing are beyond what I thought was possible
When I'm with you
My feelings are directly related to being in your presence
Comin' through the air
These feelings are powerful and all-encompassing, surrounding me completely
Up and down
These emotions are intense and fluctuate rapidly
My feet never touch the ground
The depth of my feelings is so profound that I feel weightless and liberated
I wanna be with you
My desire to be near you and experience these emotions intensifies with every passing moment
Lyrics Š BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER
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Dr. Angela Cleo Smith
...this song was sent to me and I understand the lyrics and the music vibe that makes me feel something like, hmmmm...."I can't explain it" when I'm with you.
Tina J
love this album
jimmy howard
That hook at the end
Oscar Warren
Helluva tune ...walking around the dome house ...painting and playing the trumpet...5.1 audio 250 watts kicken.
roofjumper90
WoW !!! I still discover something new, that is inspiring in music . Oh so cool. He cuttin up on thAT BASS !!!
Tiffany Cherry
This song is still sexyđ
ARNOLD RAMSON
been in love wit david since hide away
Tawana Hawkins
All day!!! EVERYDAY!!!
jimmy howard
Smooth jazz Pittsburgh
jimmy howard
All new song! G easy