Delany Bramlett learned the guitar in his youth. He moved to Los Angeles in 1959, where he became a session musician. His most notable early work was as a member of the Shindogs, the house band for the ABC-TV series Shindig! (1964–66), which also included guitarist and keyboardist Leon Russell. He was the first artist signed to Independence Records. His debut single "Guess I Must be Dreamin" was produced by Leon Russell.
Bonnie Bramlett (née Bonnie Lynn O'Farrell, born November 8, 1944 in Granite City, Illinois) was an accomplished singer at an early age, performing with blues guitarist Albert King at age 14 and in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue—the first white Ikette. She moved to Los Angeles in 1967 and met and married Bramlett later that year
During this time, Delany Bramlett worked with J.J. Cale, who was his first guitar player, and Leon Russell.
Over the years, some of his songs have reached "standard" status such as "Superstar", which he co-wrote with Leon Russell and his first wife, Bonnie Bramlett. It was recorded in 2006 by Usher, and in the past by Luther Vandross, The Carpenters, Sonic Youth (this version was on the #1 Billboard soundtrack from the movie Juno[5]) and many others; and "Never Ending Song of Love" (which is on the soundtrack of RV and A Good Year.) In addition, Delaney co-wrote "Let It Rain", which was recorded by Eric Clapton.
Eric Clapton joined Delaney, Bonnie & Friends on tour in the early 1970s, after which Delaney produced and co-wrote songs for Clapton's debut solo album, Eric Clapton. Clapton still credits Delaney for pushing him to sing and teaching him the art. Bramlett produced King Curtis' last LP, which had two hit singles: "Teasin'" and "Lonesome Long Way from Home".
George Harrison had his first slide bottle placed in his hand by Bramlett, who taught Harrison how to play slide guitar, which led into a gospel jam that resulted in Harrison's hit "My Sweet Lord". Bramlett wrote, recorded, or appeared on stage with many notable performers, including Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Dave Mason, Billy Preston, John Lennon, The Everly Brothers, Spooner Oldham, Steve Cropper and Billy Burnette.
In 2006 Bramlett was one of the duet artists on the Jerry Lee Lewis album Last Man Standing, singing and playing guitar on "Lost Highway". In 2008, the year of his death, Bramlett released his first CD in six years, A New Kind of Blues. on his own label, Magnolia Gold Records.
On December 27, 2008 at 4:55 a.m., Bramlett died from complications of gall bladder surgery.[2] He was survived by his widow, Susan Lanier-Bramlett; three daughters, Suzanne, Michele, and Bekka Bramlett, a singer; and a son, Dylan Thomas.
Discography
1969 Accept No Substitute (Elektra)
1969 Home (Stax)
1970 Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on Tour (WEA / Atlantic)
1970 To Bonnie from Delaney (Atco)
1971 Motel Shot (Atco)
1971 Genesis (GNP/Crescendo)
1972 Somethings Coming (Columbia)
1972 Country Life (Atco)
1972 D&B Together (CBS)
1973 Best of Delaney Bramlett (Atlantic)
1973 Mobius Strip (CBS)
1975 Giving Birth to a Song (MGM)
1977 Class Reunion (Prodigal)
1978 Delaney Bramlett with Steve Cropper (Motown)
1990 Best of Delaney & Bonnie (Rhino)
1998 Sounds From Home (DK/Zane)
2002 Sweet Inspiration (Dreamsville Records)
2008 A New Kind of Blues (Magnolia Gold)
There is currently a grass roots movement to get Delaney admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Check out:
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Comin' Home
Delaney & Bonnie Lyrics
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I want you so bad, I can hardly stand it.
I'm so tired and I'm all alone.
We'll soon be together and that's it;
I'm comin' home to your love.
Hitchhiking on the turnpike all day long.
Nobody seemed to notice, they just pass me on by.
Got a whole lot of loving and baby that's why
I'm comin' home to your love.
Coming home.
Coming home.
Coming home.
Coming home.
The lyrics to Delaney & Bonnie's song "Comin' Home" express the yearning and homesickness of a traveling musician who has been on the road for an extended period. The first line sets the scene, immediately establishing the length of time that has transpired: "Been out on the road 'bout six months too long." The singer is exhausted and lonely and longs for the comfort of home and the presence of his beloved.
The second line emphasizes the intensity of his desire: "I want you so bad, I can hardly stand it." The third line underscores his isolation: "I'm so tired and I'm all alone." However, in the fourth line, he takes heart in the fact that the separation will soon come to an end: "We'll soon be together and that's it." He repeats the refrain "I'm comin' home to your love" several times, each repetition intensifying the urgency and longing.
The second stanza provides additional detail about the singer's journey, indicating that he has been hitchhiking and feeling largely ignored: "Hitchhiking on the turnpike all day long. Nobody seemed to notice, they just pass me on by." To cope with his isolation and maintain a sense of purpose, he has resorted to "sing[ing] [his] song." Nonetheless, his ultimate goal remains clear: "Got a whole lot of loving and baby that's why / I'm comin' home to your love." The final lines reiterate this intention: "Coming home / Coming home / Coming home / Coming home."
Line by Line Meaning
Been out on the road 'bout six months too long.
I have been traveling for six months and it's been too long.
I want you so bad, I can hardly stand it.
I miss you so much that I can barely tolerate it.
I'm so tired and I'm all alone.
I am incredibly exhausted and am currently alone.
We'll soon be together and that's it;
We will finally be reunited and that's all that matters.
I'm comin' home to your love.
I am returning home to be with you and your love.
Hitchhiking on the turnpike all day long.
I have been hitchhiking the entire day along the turnpike.
Nobody seemed to notice, they just pass me on by.
No one seems to pay attention to me as they just pass me by.
To keep from going crazy, I got to sing my song.
In order to avoid losing my mind, I need to sing my song.
Got a whole lot of loving and baby that's why
I have a lot of love to give, and that's what I'm returning for.
Coming home.
I am on my way home.
Coming home.
I am returning home.
Coming home.
I'm almost there, I'm coming home.
Coming home.
I am coming home where I belong.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bonnie Lynn Bramlett, Eric Clapton
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@ochjim
Had the single (45 rpm) more than 50 years ago, and though I enjoyed this track it was the B side that captured me: the soulful vocal of Bonnie Bramlett on the gorgeous Groupie (Superstar) written by Bonnie B and Leon Russell . . Think Clapton did the lead guitar work on it. Holds up very well 5 decades later . .
@marcusliddington1491
Yes, Eric did...he had a short collaboration with them...a great piece of work
@thomasd9237
Amazed I found this. Very cool 👍👍
@anton1974new
One of the best rock songs ever made.
@mustlovepretzels
Thanks for posting. Happy Birthday today(November 8) to Bonnie Bramlett. Cheers!🥨
@woodhousetf
Saw them live in 1969 - a great moment. With Eric Clapton and, in the shadows, George Harrison.
@eddisstreet
No, Hank Marvin was the one in The Shadows!
@tristanwilkinson9516
@@eddisstreet Very good ! lol
@stephanieredden8861
Such a good jam.
@evaszokalo4169
I first heard this when I must have been about 9 years old. It was my first introduction into rock music and was absolutely mesmerized. D and B, you changed my life!