At the age of 13, Klugh was captivated by the guitar playing of Chet Atkins when he made an appearance on the Perry Como Show. He has since been a guest on several Atkins albums. Atkins, reciprocating as well, joined Earl on his Magic In Your Eyes album. Klugh was also influenced by Bob James, Ray Parker Jr, Wes Montgomery and Laurindo Almeida. His sound is a blend of these jazz, pop and rhythm' and blues influences, forming a potpourri of sweet contemporary music original to only him.
Klugh became a guitar instructor at the young age of 15, and was eventually discovered by Yusef Lateef. His career rapidly progressed to working with the likes of George Benson, George Shearing, Chick Corea, and many others. Like several other Detroit-bred entertainers, Klugh attended Mumford High School (Michigan).
For their album One on One, Klugh and Bob James received a Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981. He has since received 13 Grammy nods, millions of record and CD sales, and continues touring worldwide to this day.
Crazy For You
Earl Klugh Lyrics
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I'm looking for you
Drifting on a memory
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Than with you, loving you
Day will make a way for night
All we'll need is candlelight
And a song soft and long, well
With a lover unlike no other
Safe to see a new horizon
Slowly coming into view
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the morning comes
Feels good to me, my love and me
Smoother than a gentle breeze
Flowing through my mind with ease
Soft as can be well when you're loving me
Love to be Riding the waves of your love
Enchanted with your touch It seems to me
We can sail together in and out of mystery
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Paradise I have within
Can't feel insecure again
You're the key and this I see
Now and then I lose my way
Using words to try and say
What I feel yeah love is real
Ooh I might as well
Sign my name on a card
Which could say it better
Time will tell
'Cause it seems that I've done
Just about all that I can do do do
I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Earl Klugh's song 'For the Love of You' is a soulful ballad about being deeply in love with someone and the joys that come with it. The song talks about searching for the person you love in the memories of the past and feeling content and peaceful once you find them. The song talks about the importance of candlelight and music in creating the right ambiance and setting the mood for a romantic evening. The lyrics further emphasize the uniqueness of the lover and the comfort and safety that come with being with them.
The song also talks about the beauty of nature and how it is a reflection of the beauty of the love between two people. The lyrics speak of the tranquility and calmness that come with being with the one you love, and how this love can take you on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby
Opening line expressing a desire to connect with the individual being addressed
I'm looking for you
Expressing an active search for the other person
Drifting on a memory
Reflecting on past experiences in one's mind
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Emphasizing that being with the other person is where the artist most wants to be
Than with you, loving you
Qualifying the previous line by highlighting the centrality of love to the relationship
Day will make a way for night
Expressing confidence that even difficult times can be overcome
All we'll need is candlelight
Suggesting that even the simplest things can be sufficient when love is present
And a song soft and long, well
Framing the previous line as the necessary component for setting the proper mood
Glad to be here alone
Noting the pleasure in being alone with the other person
With a lover unlike no other
Highlighting the uniqueness of the other person in a positive way
Safe to see a new horizon
Emphasizing the feeling of security in the relationship and the prospect of new experiences
Slowly coming into view
Anticipating the future with positivity and optimism
I wanna be living for the love of you
Stating the central motivation for the singer's actions and desires
All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Reiterating the dedication and commitment of the singer to the other person
Lovely as a ray of sun
Comparing the other person to something beautiful and light-filled
That touches me when the morning comes
Describing the impact of the other person on the artist's life
Feels good to me, my love and me
Expressing the happiness and comfort that the artist derives from being with the other person
Smoother than a gentle breeze
Comparing the other person to something calming and soothing
Flowing through my mind with ease
Describing the profound impact of the other person on the singer's thoughts and emotions
Soft as can be well when you're loving me
Qualifying the previous two lines with the implication that the other person's love is gentle and caring
Love to be Riding the waves of your love
Describing the pleasure that the artist derives from being in love with the other person
Enchanted with your touch It seems to me
Highlighting the romantic and almost magical nature of the other person's touch
We can sail together in and out of mystery
Describing the prospect of the singer and the other person exploring new and unknown experiences together
Paradise I have within
Describing the artist's internal emotional state as idyllic
Can't feel insecure again
Expressing the idea that the other person has made the singer feel safe and confident
You're the key and this I see
Stating that the other person is the essential element that leads to the singer's positive state
Now and then I lose my way
Acknowledging that the singer is not always sure of the right path to take
Using words to try and say
Noting that expressing oneself verbally can be difficult and limited
What I feel yeah love is real
Affirming and declaring the reality of the artist's love for the other person
Ooh I might as well
Implying that nothing else really matters
Sign my name on a card
Suggesting the idea of making a concrete commitment or declaration
Which could say it better
Implying that words alone are insufficient and cannot do justice to the artist's feelings
Time will tell
Expressing the idea that only the passage of time will reveal the full extent of the artist's feelings
'Cause it seems that I've done
Suggesting that the artist has exhausted all other options or means of expression
Just about all that I can do do do
Reiterating the idea that words alone are insufficient and that the singer has done all that they can in terms of expressing their feelings
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Joseph Arrington, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'kelly Isley, Christopher Jasper, Ernest Isley
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@muhidintahir3194
Listening to this tune gives me very good memories and infact my two favourite albums of Earl klugh are Low Ride and Crazy for you , these two albums almost every weekend I listen to them in the evenin. Reminds me of my beloved city Mombasa in 1988
@koizumiryo643
涙が出てきた…何と爽やかで優しい曲でしょう、心が洗われます。
@danielagui447
My favorite guitarist.Absolutely splendid songs.
@thembazikalala328
One of my favorite musicians. One of the best if not the best
@gggygggoogle7030
非常喜欢这首曲子，曾经流着泪一直重复循环听直到天明。来自遥远东方的赞美奉献给您。
@ericrobinson1789
Such a cool melodic sound by one of the baddest acoustic guitarist 🎸 there is in the jazz genre.
@mninawematrose6993
At the age of three, Klugh commenced training on the piano until he switched to the guitar at the age of ten.
His sound is a blend of these jazz, pop and rhythm and blues influences, forming a potpourri of sweet
contemporary music original to only him.
@tessocampo4365
Thanks for the info sir/ma'am
@eriktronstad8063
WoW .. My memories from my US Navy days in San Diego 1986-1988 ... Earl was great at Shelter Island. 20 years old and they never carded me.
@Yve55
📚My favorite Earl Klugh tune. 🎼Played this unteen times while in graduate school. Very relaxing🎶🎧