It was initially reported that Mr. Bramhall may have died as a result of complications from pneumonia. One of his final North Texas performances was at 2011's Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival. He was scheduled to perform Nov. 26 at the Granada Theater, with support from Fort Worth's Quaker City Night Hawks.
As a boy, Doyle Bramhall would jam in the family garage with local children, including the future ZZ Top guitarists Billy Gibbons (lead), and Dusty Hill (bass). While in high school, Bramhall joined The Chessmen with Jimmie Vaughan. The group opened for Jimi Hendrix when Hendrix played Dallas.
In 1969, Bramhall moved to Austin and formed Texas Storm with Jimmie Vaughan. In the 1970s, Bramhall formed The Nightcrawlers with Marc Benno, which also included Jimmie Vaughan's younger brother Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar. While in The Nightcrawlers, Bramhall co-wrote the tune "Dirty Pool," which appeared on Stevie Ray Vaughan's debut album, Texas Flood. He would write or co-write several other songs for the younger Vaughan, such as "Life By The Drop" from SRV's The Sky Is Crying album, and he played the drums on the Vaughan Brothers first and final album, Family Style.
Bramhall released his debut solo record in 1994, which included appearances from the Vaughans and his own son, Doyle Bramhall II. He also collaborated with Jennifer Warnes in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he signed with Yep Roc Records and has released two albums on that record label. Bramhall's album Is It News was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008 in the genre of best contemporary blues album.
I'm in the Mood
Doyle Bramhall Lyrics
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I'm in a mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
Whoa I'm in a mood
I'm in a mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I'm in the mood
I'm in the mood
I say night time is the right time
To be with the one you love
You know when I come baby
You so far away
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I'm in the mood
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I say evertime I see you
Walking down the street
I gets a thrill darling
From my head down to my toes
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I'm in the mood
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
Ahh it's alright
I say yes my mamma told me
To leave that girl alone
Oh what my momma didn't know
Was what the gal was putting down
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I'm in the mood
I'm in the mood baby
Baby I'm in the mood for love
The song "I'm in the Mood" by Doyle Bramhall is a classic blues song about a man who is deeply in love with a woman and in the mood for love. He wants to spend more time with her and feels a strong attraction towards her. When she is not around, he feels lonely and is in the mood for her love. The lyrics express his strong desire to be with her and the thrill he gets when he sees her walking down the street.
The lyrics also touch on societal norms and expectations, as the man's mother tells him to leave the girl alone but he cannot resist her. The song suggests that love can be complicated but irresistible, and that sometimes it's worth taking a chance on someone even if it goes against our traditional values.
Overall, "I'm in the Mood" is a timeless blues song that expresses the universal theme of love and desire. With its catchy tune and honest lyrics, it remains a beloved classic in the blues genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa I'm in a mood
I'm currently feeling emotionally stimulated and excited
I'm in a mood baby
I am in an intense emotional state and my feelings are strong
Baby I'm in the mood for love
I desire to experience romantic love with my partner
I say night time is the right time
In my opinion, night is the ideal time to spend with your significant other
To be with the one you love
To spend time with the person who holds a special place in your heart
You know when I come baby
When I arrive, my feelings for you are strong
You so far away
It feels like we are distant, despite being in the same place
I say evertime I see you
Every time I lay eyes on you
Walking down the street
As you walk by in public
I gets a thrill darling
I feel a rush of excitement
From my head down to my toes
This thrill is felt throughout my entire body
Ahh it's alright
Everything is good and okay
I say yes my mamma told me
My mother advised me
To leave that girl alone
To stop seeing that particular girl
Oh what my momma didn't know
My mother wasn't aware of what was truly happening
Was what the gal was putting down
The girl I was seeing was offering something special that others couldn't see
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