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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Marry You
Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics
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Kind I'd like to meet
You at midnight
And tell no one else about it.
I'm going to make you mine
'Cause I know we've got the time
Now and then, baby.
I want to marry you.
Isn't that what you want, too?
I want to marry you.
Isn't that what you want, too?
Come on in the back of the '57.
Let me show you the way, the way to heaven.
You're looking so sweet, yes you are.
I'm sure that you've got some heat.
I've got you on my mind
You know you've got my time
Now and then, baby.
Hey, I want you to know,
I'm falling in love with you.
You make all my dreams come true.
I'm falling in love with you.
I'm falling in love with you.
You make all my dreams come true.
I'm falling in love with you.
I'm falling in love with you.
You make all my dreams come true.
I'm falling in love with you.
The lyrics of Doyle Bramhall II & Smokestack's song "Marry You" are about a man who is deeply infatuated with a woman, and wants to express his feelings for her by proposing marriage. He tells her that he wants to keep their relationship private, and offers to take her to a secret place in his car, a 1957 model, where he can show her the way to heaven. The man is confident that they have the time to be together, and he implores the woman to consider his proposal and marry him.
The lyrics are full of romantic gestures and metaphors, as the man expresses his passion and admiration for the woman he desires. He refers to her as the "sugar so sweet, kind I'd like to meet," and tells her that he is falling in love with her and that she makes all his dreams come true. The song is characterized by a bluesy, soulful sound, with a slow, steady beat and a simple guitar riff that underscores the emotional depth of the lyrics.
In summary, "Marry You" is a song about the intensity of romantic love and the desire for a commitment that will endure. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, and the soulful musical accompaniment underscores their emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the sugar so sweet,
The taste of sweetness is irresistible to me.
Kind I'd like to meet
I hope to find someone as kind and sweet as you.
You at midnight
I want to be with you secretly, just the two of us.
And tell no one else about it.
This will be our secret that no one else will know.
I'm going to make you mine
I am determined to have you all to myself.
'Cause I know we've got the time
I feel optimistic about our future together.
Now and then, baby.
I am thinking about you often.
Hey, I want you to know,
I want you to hear how I feel about you.
I want to marry you.
I am completely in love with you and want to spend my life with you.
Isn't that what you want, too?
Do you feel the same way that I do?
Come on in the back of the '57.
Let's make this moment special and unforgettable.
Let me show you the way, the way to heaven.
I want to take you to a place of pure happiness and pleasure.
You're looking so sweet, yes you are.
You are charming and lovely, and I cannot resist you.
I'm sure that you've got some heat.
I know that you have a lot of passion and energy.
I've got you on my mind
You consume my thoughts and feelings.
You know you've got my time
I am willing to devote my time and energy to you.
I'm falling in love with you.
My feelings for you are growing stronger each day.
You make all my dreams come true.
Being with you fulfills my greatest desires and aspirations.
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.