Masterpiece, Scott's most recent release and her third on the Blind Pig label, is easily her most accomplished effort to date, brilliantly showcasing her special blend of R&B and soul-inflected blues. And with eleven of the twelve songs originals, it also spotlights her considerable talent as a songwriter. Stereo Review called E.C.'s songwriting "Brass tacks poetry that is witty, often ribald, sometimes sweet, and always perceptive."
E.C. Scott has developed her own style, a refreshingly original and distinctively modern approach. Her enticing, rich voice, hook-laden arrangements, and intelligent, at times humorous, lyrics come together to produce songs that aren't easily forgotten. "I want my music to have that old R&B flavor but with a new sound," she says. While growing up in Oakland, California, E.C. spent most of her time singing in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Later, witnessing performances by gospel singers Shirley Caesar and Inez Andrews left a strong impression on her. "I thought their world was fascinating and I wanted to be part of it," says Scott. For E.C., singing became a "way of releasing, and, hearing myself sing was a form of entertainment." Her mother wouldn't let her listen to "worldly" music, as she called it, but later, via her older sisters' radio, "I was introduced to the hip stuff. I always wanted to do that, but it was so taboo. I felt I'd go blind or I'd be crippled the next day if I sang blues. I shied away from that for many, many years."
Nonetheless, she loved listening to R&B music by artists such as Gladys Knight, Dinah Washington, Bobby Bland, and Clarence Carter. At the young age of 16, E. C. began singing in nightclubs, quickly developed a following, and was being talked up as one of the area's rising stars. But Scott's ambitions for a singing career were soon put on hold to marry and raise her family. She decided to resume her career when her children were 8 and 10. "I just sat them down and told them, 'Look, this is something I was doing before you met me and I'd like to start singing again.' They thought it was a great idea and told me to go for it. They've been behind me all the way. They've been a great help."
E.C. started out singing jazz, but, "I had too much energy for jazz. I'd finish my show and want to go find someone else's show to sing in." Soon she drifted back to R&B, where she felt "back at home, and I've been there ever since." E.C.'s growing reputation allowed her to share the stage with Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Patti La Belle, Jr. Walker and the All Stars, John Lee Hooker, and the Ohio Players. E.C. Scott and her band Smoke built a strong following in the San Francisco Bay Area with their dynamic performances at local clubs and a year long stint as the house band at Slim's, at the time San Francisco's premier blues nightspot. In 1991 fervent fans backed E.C.'s first recording, a single ("Just Dance" b/w "Let's Make It Real") that sold amazingly well for a local, self-financed project. Scott's crowd-pleasing prowess makes her equally welcome at tony high-society gigs as well as the rowdiest blues dive. In one year alone, E.C. performed at Grand Openings for the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Ballet, and the San Francisco Opera, as well as at the City's formal Black & White Ball. She's also wowed audiences at a number of blues festival stages around the country and built a strong reputation as a consummate performer.
In the fall of 1994, E.C. realized a childhood dream when she signed a multi-record deal with Blind Pig Records. Says Scott, "As a singer, being able to be an actual recording artist means living my dream. To me, a recording artist is someone who sings original material, who is a pacesetter. And it means that I'll be a part of history, which I love." Her 1995 debut release, Come Get Your Love, with its highly original material and infectious grooves, quickly captured the attention and praise of the blues community. Blues Revue said, "Scott has one of the sexiest, smoothest, and most understated deliveries in the genre and is a powerhouse entertainer to boot. E.C. is a wonderful soul singer and an effective and invigorating blues interpreter." Living Blues added, "E.C. Scott must be ranked among the best of the promising female blues singers in recent years." Many critics noted that she was a singer, not merely a shouter, who sang with grace and control as well as passion. And her self-described "blues with a hip-hop flavor" marked her as a creative R&B vocal stylist on the cutting edge of the blues.
On her next CD, entitled Hard Act To Follow and released in 1998, E.C. continued to deliver the goods with flair and style. Downbeat gave it a four-star review, noting, "Scott cooks up a lusty set of bumping barrelhouse blues, thumb-slapping funk, gutsy circa-'60s rhythm & blues, and a couple of soul beauties. Equally impressive is Scott's songwriting, informed by contemporary issues." Stereo Review praised it thus: "At a time when so many singers sound tortured and too many song-writers have nothing to say, E.C. Scott is a fresh blast from the past." The national blues publication Blues Access added, "If you're casting director on a Broadway show about a great blues songstress, select as your star E.C. Scott. Those in your audience who know blues will applaud, while the others will give her good reviews for her ballads, soul and R&B."
E.C. got 1999 off to a good start by receiving a W.C. Handy nomination for Soul/Blues Female Artist of the Year. Her recognition as a singer and performer extraordinaire was further enhanced by a string of memorable appearances on stages across the country, including a rousing appearance at the San Francisco Blues Festival, on which the San Francisco Examiner reported, "Oakland's fantastically powerful and soulful vocalist E.C. Scott just flat out scorched through the fog." With her artistry, her engaging, exciting stage presence, and her new Masterpiece, E.C. Scott will no doubt be adding substantial numbers of devoted fans to her following.
Shine on Me
E.C. Scott Lyrics
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还拿不定主意
我只能感到微弱的电力
要发光发热的爱
就绝不能犹豫
用了真心要对自己有信心
哪怕从我到你有多远的距离
爱是摘得到的星星
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
不管永远还有几个光年
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
谁花开了还不摘
心动了还不快
难道还要把爱绑上缎带
来别担心我不爱
直接火力全开
让所有的人看看爱的厉害
哪怕从我到你有多远的距离
爱是摘得到的星星
不管爱情隔几个光年
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
不管永远还有几个光年
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
不要说你觉得我好所以你才不敢冒犯
这么说每一段恋爱都是高攀
不要再远远的看我我的心会跳得更快
要让喜欢的人眼中只有我在
Now Watch Me Shine
不管爱情隔几个光年
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
不管永远还有几个光年
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
不管爱情隔几个光年
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
不管永远还有几个光年
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
The lyrics of E.C. Scott's song "Shine On Me" speak of the powerful force of love and encourage the listener to embrace it without hesitation. The opening lines depict the uncertainty and flickering emotions of the heart. However, the singer urges the listener to rely on their inner strength and to believe in the power of their love. The lyrics emphasize that distance is not a barrier to love and that true love can be found despite the distance. The chorus repeatedly states that love should not be underestimated and should be pursued with confidence and perseverance.
The lyrics also encourage the listener to take action in pursuing their love. They suggest that one should not hesitate or wait for circumstances to align perfectly but should take immediate action to pursue their love. The lyrics address the fear of rejection and urge the listener to overcome their fear and express their love without reservation. The final lines of the song emphasize the singer's confidence in their ability to shine and attain their love.
Line by Line Meaning
你忽明忽灭的心
还拿不定主意
Your heart is uncertain, shining and dimming, and cannot make a decision.
我只能感到微弱的电力
要发光发热的爱
就绝不能犹豫
用了真心要对自己有信心
I only feel a weak electrical power for love that shines and heats up. You cannot hesitate and must have confidence in yourself when you give your heart honestly.
哪怕从我到你有多远的距离
爱是摘得到的星星
不管爱情隔几个光年
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
Even if our distance is far, love is obtainable like a star. Regardless of the gap in love, if you focus, you will see strong hints of love in my eyes.
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
Starting gives us the possibility of realizing love, and we must understand the brightness of it.
谁花开了还不摘
心动了还不快
难道还要把爱绑上缎带
来别担心我不爱
直接火力全开
让所有的人看看爱的厉害
Why wouldn't we pick the blooming flower and act on our feelings? Do we need to tie love with a ribbon? Don't worry, I love you, and I will show everyone how strong love can be.
不要说你觉得我好所以你才不敢冒犯
这么说每一段恋爱都是高攀
不要再远远的看我我的心会跳得更快
要让喜欢的人眼中只有我在
Now Watch Me Shine
Don't say you think I'm good and be afraid to offend me, as it implies that love is unattainable. Don't look at me from afar, my heart races faster. You must make the person you like only see you, now watch me shine.
不管爱情隔几个光年
只要专心你就会看见
有多么强烈的暗示In My Eyes
不管永远还有几个光年
只要开始就有可能实现
要知道爱多耀眼Watch Me Shine
No matter how many light-years separate us, if you focus, you will see strong hints of love in my eyes. Love is possible even if forever is far away, and we must understand the brightness of it, watch me shine.
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