At age 16, Doyle Bramhall II toured with Jimmie Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as second guitarist. In 1992 Doyle formed Arc Angels with Charlie Sexton and Stevie Ray Vaughan's rhythm section of bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton (also known as Double Trouble). Doyle became Eric Clapton's second guitarist in 2004 after Andy Fairweather-Low backed out of the tour. He left Clapton's band in 2009 to reform Arc Angels.
"Doyle Bramhall II was raised in a home filled with the blues and rock and roll sounds that are indigenous to his birthplace - Austin, Texas. His father, Doyle Bramhall Senior, was the drummer for blues legend Lightning Hopkins and a regular collaborator with Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
When Doyle was 16 years old, he toured as second guitarist with Jimmy Vaughan's band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Shortly thereafter he and fellow Texan, Charlie Sexton, co-founded the rock band Arc Angels. Doyle and Charlie enlisted the rhythm section from Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble, to complete the lineup. The group enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success.
Following the release of "Jellycream," Doyle's 1999 RCA debut recording, he received phone calls from both Roger Waters and Eric Clapton. Doyle ended up joining Roger Waters for a summer tour while Clapton, along with fellow blues great B.B. King, chose two of Doyle's songs - "Marry You" and "I Wanna Be" - for their collaborative recording entitled "Riding With The King." Upon completion of the "Riding..." project, Doyle, his wife - Susannah Melvoin, and Clapton co-wrote and performed "Superman Inside" for Clapton's album, "Reptile." Doyle's playing is also heavily featured on the album.
The latest offering from Doyle Bramhall II, entitled - "Welcome" - is the purest sampling of Doyle's talents to date. Doyle entered the studio with Smokestack, the band he put together a couple of years ago, and co-producers Benmont Tench and Jim Scott to record the 12 - song set. Joining Doyle in Smokestack is J.J. Johnson on drums and bassist Chris Bruce. Susannah Melvoin contributed background vocals, Benmont Tench pulled keyboard duty and Craig Ross played second guitar.
The album, "Welcome" showcases the diversity of Bramhall's talent; from his songwriting to his intense, soulful vocals and virtuoso guitar playing. Doyle's gravity explosion can be readily heard on such tracks as the driving "Green Light Girl" and the uptempo "Soul Shaker." His dedication to the blues can be felt on tracks like "Life," "So You Want It To Rain" and "Send Some Love."
Doyle and his band are set to open for Eric Clapton on the first leg of a worldwide tour this year".
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Day Come Down
Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics
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With some luck we'll get above
You and me, we'll wait to see
The day come down
Don't go. Sit here girl
Let's have a drink and watch the day come down
I never had a chance to grow
Let's just it's over now
Mercy, mercy to the broken ones
Good to know I'm right in time to watch
the day come down
I never had a chance to grow
I didn't know what face to show
So let me do more now than i've done before
I'm goin' down to where the river flows
The lyrics of Doyle Bramhall II's song "Day Come Down" are reflective and contemplative of life's journey. The song opens with the lines, "Grow to live, learn to love. With some luck, we'll get above," suggesting that life is a process of growth and learning with the hope that we will eventually reach a higher level of understanding. The chorus, "You and me, we'll wait to see, the day come down," indicates that the artist is waiting for something to happen, perhaps a moment of enlightenment or a shift in perspective.
In the second verse, the artist reflects on his own personal growth, stating that he never had a chance to grow before. He is now ready to do more than he has ever done before, suggesting that he has gained a newfound sense of purpose and direction. The bridge of the song, "Mercy, mercy to the broken ones, good to know I'm right in time to watch the day come down," is a plea to those who have struggled to find meaning in their lives. The artist acknowledges that he is fortunate to be able to witness the beauty of life and that he is grateful for this opportunity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Day Come Down" convey a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to remain patient and persevere through life's challenges. The song encourages us to embrace personal growth and to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Grow to live, learn to love
We must grow and learn how to love as we navigate through life
With some luck we'll get above
If we're fortunate, we'll rise above our challenges
You and me, we'll wait to see
Together, we'll wait patiently to witness what the future brings
The day come down
The sun setting, signaling the end of the day
Don't go. Sit here girl
Stay here with me and enjoy this moment
Let's have a drink and watch the day come down
Let's relax with a drink and savor the beauty of the sunset
I never had a chance to grow
I never had the opportunity to fully mature or develop
So let me do more now than I've done before
I want to make up for lost time by doing more and achieving more now
Let's just say it's over now
We can let go of the past and move on
Mercy, mercy to the broken ones
May mercy be given to those who are hurting or suffering
Good to know I'm right in time to watch
It's comforting to know that I'm present to witness this moment
The day come down
The sun setting, signaling the end of the day
I never had a chance to grow
I never had the opportunity to fully mature or develop
I didn't know what face to show
I didn't know how to present myself to the world
So let me do more now than i've done before
I want to make up for lost time by doing more and achieving more now
I'm goin' down to where the river flows
I'm heading to a serene and peaceful place to relax and reflect
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