Don has a very charming personality and his musical abilities have given him privileges at an early age of working alongside some of the greatest artists such as Paul Young, Dennis Brown, ABC, John Holt, Maxi Priest and many others. Don has even supported international artists like SWV, Massive Attack, Lisa Stansfield, and Wet Wet Wet.
In 1993 Don collaborated with Trevor T of Juggling Records and came with the huge Reggae hit ‘See it in your eyes’. This held the number 1 position in almost every Reggae chart for 12 weeks. ‘Lovers Do’, his follow up single entered the then Echoes Chart at number 9.
Don’s first album titled ‘Don Campbell, The Album’ was released in May 1994 and is still selling internationally and can still be found amongst most Reggae Lovers Collections. 1994 saw Don at the British Reggae Industry Award where he picked up 4 Awards for ‘Best New Comer’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’, ‘Best Singer’ and ‘Best Songwriter’. The Echoes paper described Don as ‘The most exciting UK Reggae Vocalist to emerge’. In 1995 at the Black Music Awards, Don walked away with Awards for ‘Best Reggae Soloist’ and ‘Best Reggae Single’.
In 1996 Don collaborated with General Saint, landing a number 1 spot in South East Asia with the cover of 60’s singer Neil Sedaka’s song ‘Oh Carol’ which was internationally a huge success.
After extensive touring all around Europe, South East Asia, Africa, America, Australia and Canada, Don returns in 1999 with an album called Reggae Max. Don went on to doing three more exciting albums between 2002 and 2004.
2005 sees the birth of ‘Blu Jeanz Records’ and ‘Camm Street Publishing’ owned by Directors Don Campbell and General Saint who have two rising stars signed to the Company - so look out for the whole new package, don’t say you have not been warned.
Don still continues to tour around Europe and England and is one of the UK’s most sought after Reggae Artists.
The final word from Don is ‘Even better things yet to come’.
Without You
Don Campbell Lyrics
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I feel like a lonely man with no one to talk to.
But with you everything is alright.
Oh yeah baby, let's just keep it this way.
Without you my life would be incomplete.
Here with me making love so sweet.
You see, there is no one in my heart, only you, baby!
All the loving that I have it's just for you.
And all the loving that you have, say it's just for me.
So when I tell you that I love you, take it seriously.
Cuz for a man to love a woman is not bad you see.
I can't do without you
Ohhhhh no no no
I can't do without you
Oh nooo. No mercy
Ohhhh
Without you, within me there is no passion or burning fire
I just can't --?-- the one my desire
You should know it's not the same without you
And I'll never make you blue
Without you my life would be incomplete
Without you my life would be incomplete.
Here with me making love so sweet.
You see, there is no one in my heart, only you, baby!
And that's for real.
All the loving that I have it's just for you.
And all the loving that you have, say it's just for me.
So when I tell you that I love you, take it seriously.
Cuz for a man to love a woman is not bad you see.
I can't do without you
Ohhhhh no no no
I can't do without you
Oh nooo. No mercy
Ohhhh
The lyrics of Don Campbell's song "Without You" express a sense of emptiness and loneliness when the beloved person is not around. The singer maneuvers through his life without the person he loves, yet unable to find fulfillment. The lyrics depict how important the other person is for the singer, as he compares his life without her to a life with no meaning, with no passionate flame, and no one to talk to. The phrase "But with you, everything is alright" shows how the presence of the person brings positivity and meaning to the singer's life. The lyrics reveal that the singer's love is genuine and focused only on the person he desires. He wants the other person to understand the importance she holds in his life and how incomplete his life would be without her by his side. In conclusion, the song presents a message of the power of love that can bring meaning and completeness to a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Without you it's not the same. There is something missing.
The absence of you in my life leaves a void, and something feels amiss.
I feel like a lonely man with no one to talk to.
Without you, I feel isolated and alone, as though I have nobody to confide in or speak with.
But with you everything is alright.
Your presence brings a sense of comfort and security into my life, making everything seem okay.
Oh yeah baby, let's just keep it this way.
I appreciate what we have together and wish to keep it that way.
Without you my life would be incomplete.
I can't imagine my life without you, as it would feel lacking and incomplete.
Here with me making love so sweet.
In your presence, we share a passionate and intimate connection that enriches my life.
You see, there is no one in my heart, only you, baby!
You hold a special place in my heart and no one else could ever take your place.
And that's for real.
This is not just a passing feeling, but a deep and genuine emotion that I hold for you.
All the loving that I have it's just for you.
My love is solely directed towards you, and you alone.
And all the loving that you have, say it's just for me.
I believe that your love is also wholly dedicated to me.
So when I tell you that I love you, take it seriously.
My love for you is real and sincere, so please don't take it lightly.
Cuz for a man to love a woman is not bad you see.
I want to make it clear that it's completely natural and normal for a man to love a woman deeply.
I can't do without you Ohhhhh no no no I can't do without you Oh nooo. No mercy Ohhhh
I want to emphasize once again how much I need you in my life, and how I can't imagine living without you.
Without you, within me there is no passion or burning fire
Your absence diminishes the passion and intensity within me, and leaves me feeling dull and uninspired.
I just can't --?-- the one my desire
I can't connect with anyone else in the same way that I do with you, who is the true object of my affection.
And I'll never make you blue
I want to assure you that I will always strive to make you happy and never cause you pain or sadness.
Writer(s): Donald Campbell, Don Campbell, Trevor Hutton
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.