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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Green Light Girl
Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics
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She's gonna leave them sorry
She's a sweet and sour miss
Too hot to handle now
Spend all night
In a red light town
Looking for a green light
Looking for a green light
Green light girl
All the boys want you
Your glamour and despair
She smiles and rolls her eyes
In a rock and roll uprise
Touch if you want to
She's the girl of the year
Talking about a green light
Green light girl
Talking about a green light
Green light girl
Green light
Green light girl
Green light
Green light girl
I'm talking about a green light girl
Green light Green light
Green light girl
The lyrics of "Green Light Girl" by Doyle Bramhall II portray a confident and independent woman who is much sought-after by men. The singer admires her beauty and appears to be in awe of her attitude. The opening line, "Pretty thing on her feet, she's gonna leave them sorry," suggests that the woman knows her worth and is not easily swayed by those who don't appreciate her. As the song progresses, the singer talks about spending time with the woman in a red light town as she looks for a green light. This green light could be interpreted as a metaphor for permission or opportunity, and the woman is determined to find it.
The chorus repeats the phrase "green light girl," emphasizing that the singer is mesmerized by this woman who is searching for something more. Despite being the "girl of the year" with her "glamour and despair," she still has not found what she is looking for. She smiles and rolls her eyes at those who try to touch her, in a "rock and roll uprise," indicating that her rebellious spirit will not be dampened by societal norms or expectations. Overall, the lyrics of "Green Light Girl" celebrate the beauty, strength, and independent spirit of a woman who knows what she wants and won't settle for less.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty thing on her feet
She is an attractive and fashionable girl
She's gonna leave them sorry
She has no time for guys who will eventually regret their actions towards her
She's a sweet and sour miss
She possesses a contrasting personality of being both nice and difficult
Too hot to handle now
She is too irresistible and difficult to manage at the current moment
Spend all night
She is willing to spend the entire night doing something
In a red light town
She is in a place with a dangerous reputation
Looking for a green light
She is searching for permission or validation to pursue something
Green light girl
She is the girl who wants or is seeking permission to pursue something, or someone who has given permission to pursue her
All the boys want you
She is popular amongst men
Your glamour and despair
Her beauty and sadness are attractive to men
She smiles and rolls her eyes
She knows the attention is on her, but she is not too impressed
In a rock and roll uprise
She is in a situation where there is chaos and excitement
Touch if you want to
She is giving permission to be touched
She's the girl of the year
She is the most talked about or desired girl of the year
Talking about a green light
The singer is discussing the concept of permission or validation to pursue something
Green light
Permission or validation to pursue something
I'm talking about a green light girl
The artist is referring to a girl who wants or is seeking permission or validation to pursue something
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mod Guitar
Doyle’s music transcends when JJ’s on the kit.These guys together are pure 🔥
Rod Hubbard
FACTS!!!!!!
Mickael Nesprias
I love this song because it sounds like 60's rock !!! <3
Cherry Tree
Hendrix reincarnated.
Bryan Todd
the whole album just rocks. nice to see the video, very well done. chicks dig it.
RealityCheck
Nice song from a swell album. Drumwork has that slight 70s old school feel to it, done with a modern touch.The drummer plays almost like the beat-making instrument is the lead one; sounds seriously powerful. With Doyle's skill on the guitar, this is a classic. And the resemblance with Kravitz isn't bad at all, it's done only on this song anyway. Too bad him and Smokestack didn't make another album like it.
Super Duper
J.J. Johnson is the real deal....
Javyon VISION
Such a great album!
YTSlide
Killer guitar tone!
massivebeatzz
insane how good the visuals and FX were already in 2001.