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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Part II
Doyle Bramhall II Lyrics
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But that's okay I didn't want it
I wanna do to you what you do to me
And make you feel better
I wanna do to you what you do to me
I needed to se you in the middle of night
I wanted to work out anything with you
I need to know more about your peace of mind
I wanna do to you what you do to me
And make you feel better
I wanna do to you what you do to me
(Maybe it's in my head)
The song "Part II" by Doyle Bramhall II talks about the singer's desire to connect with someone on a deeper level. The singer acknowledges that the day he's experiencing will never happen again but seems to be fine with it because he didn't require it anyway. He then expresses his plan to repay someone who has done good for him in the past. The singer desires to bring happiness to that person and make them feel better, just as they have done for him.
The second verse of the song reveals the urgency the singer feels to connect with the person, fearing that if he waits until tomorrow or later, the person will be gone. He shares his motivation to meet the person in the middle of the night, implying a sense of spontaneity and excitement. The singer also expresses a desire to overcome any challenges faced in the relationship and understand the other person's perspective. Ultimately, the singer's message is one of appreciation and reciprocation of the care and love someone has shown to him.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the day I'll never see again
Today will never happen exactly the same way again, but I am content with that fact.
But that's okay I didn't want it
I am not saddened by the fleeting nature of life because I did not have a strong desire for this particular day.
I wanna do to you what you do to me
I want to reciprocate the feelings and actions that you have shown me.
And make you feel better
I hope that my actions will bring you joy and a sense of wellbeing.
If I wait, tomorrow you'll be gone
If I put off being with you for even a day, there is a chance that I will miss my opportunity and you will no longer be here.
I needed to see you in the middle of the night
I had a strong desire to be with you, even if it meant seeing you during unconventional hours.
I wanted to work out anything with you
I had a desire to smooth out any differences or issues that may have been present in our relationship.
I need to know more about your peace of mind
I want to have a deeper understanding of your feelings and emotions in order to better support and care for you.
Maybe it's in my head
It's possible that my desires and feelings are only imagined and not based in reality.
Contributed by Levi K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.