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.
It Ain't No Use
Doyle Bramhall Lyrics
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for you to cry
you might as well
baby tell your lies
you hurt me so
and i want you to know
it aint no use
it aint no use
there was a time
you were my pride and joy
woman i loved you
like a child loved his toy
you thrilled me so
but i want you to know
its too late its too late
well know i
i said i wanted you
you wanted someone else
you went away and left me
left me all by my
left me all by my
left me all by myself
some kind of crime
paid for your mistakes
woman i love you
but a little too late
you done me wrong
now you wanna come back home
baby it aint no use
well it aint no use
well know i
i said i wanted you
you know you wanted someone else
you went away and left me
left me all by my
left me all by my
left me all by myself
some kind of crime
paid for your mistakes
woman i love you
baby but a little too late
you thrilled me so
but i want you to know
its too late its too late
you know you done me wrong
now you wanna come back home
it's too late, it's too late
you thrilled me so
but i want you to know
it aint no use
lord ain't no use
well well well
The lyrics of Doyle Bramhall's song "It Ain't No Use" express the bitterness and frustration of the singer towards his former lover, who has hurt him and betrayed their love. The chorus establishes the futility of shedding tears and making excuses, as the damage has been done and the relationship cannot be repaired. The tone of the verse is regretful and nostalgic, as the singer remembers the passion and affection he used to feel for his partner, who was once his "pride and joy". However, these emotions are now overshadowed by the anger and disappointment he experiences when he realizes that she has chosen someone else and left him alone. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the theme of resignation and acceptance.
The lyrics of "It Ain't No Use" reflect the genre of blues, which often deals with themes of love, betrayal, and heartache. The song was written and recorded by Texas musician Doyle Bramhall, who is known for his association with Stevie Ray Vaughan and his contributions to the blues scene of the 1980s. The song was included in Bramhall's debut album "Doyle Bramhall" released in 1990.
Line by Line Meaning
it aint no use
There is no point in trying
for you to cry
You cannot make me feel guilty by crying
you might as well
You should just accept it
baby tell your lies
Try to deceive me if you want to
you hurt me so
You have caused me pain and suffering
and i want you to know
I want you to understand
it aint no use
There is no point in trying
it aint no use
There is no point in trying
there was a time
In the past, things were different
you were my pride and joy
You were my greatest accomplishment
woman i loved you
I had strong feelings for you
like a child loved his toy
In a childlike way
you thrilled me so
You excited me
but i want you to know
I want you to understand
its too late its too late
It is no longer possible to change things
well know i
Now I realize
i said i wanted you
I expressed my desire for you
you wanted someone else
You were interested in someone else
you went away and left me
You abandoned me
left me all by my
Alone
left me all by my
Alone
left me all by myself
By myself
some kind of crime
Something wrong
paid for your mistakes
You must suffer the consequences of your actions
woman i love you
I still have feelings for you
baby but a little too late
However, it is too late to fix things
you done me wrong
You betrayed me
now you wanna come back home
You want to come back into my life
it's too late, it's too late
However, it is too late to fix things
you thrilled me so
You excited me
but i want you to know
I want you to understand
it aint no use
There is no point in trying
lord ain't no use
There is no point in trying
well well well
Expressing emotion
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