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.
Emily
Earl Klugh Lyrics
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Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
Too
The song "Emily" by Earl Klugh is a beautiful instrumental track that invokes a poignant, reflective mood. The repeated refrain of the name “Emily” emphasizes the dreamlike aura of the song. The first verse suggests that the name Emily has an association with the arrival of spring, and a sense of lightness or whimsy, with imagery that conjures up visions of silver bells, coral shells, and carousels, and the playful sound of children laughing. The second verse seems like a continuation of a story where the two lovers are hidden away from the world, indulging in thought and imagination. They are seeing images in the firelight, conjuring up a family, and again the name "Emily" is repeated.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
The name Emily is repeatedly mentioned, perhaps to indicate her significance to the singer.
Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily brings to mind the gentle and soothing sound of the month of May.
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily evokes happy memories and images of beauty, such as those associated with silver bells, coral shells, and carousels.
And the laughter of children at play
Further evoking pleasant memories, Emily is associated with the joyful sound of children playing.
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
The artist continues to repeat her name, emphasizing her importance.
And we fade to a marvelous view
By saying Emily's name, the singer is transported to a wonderful place or memory.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
In this memory, he envisions two people in love, away from the public eye.
Seeing images in the firelight
These two lovers are visualizing images in the warmth and glow of a fire.
As my eyes visualize a family
The artist also sees images of a happy family, perhaps his own or one he wishes to have.
They see Emily, Emily
The people in his imagination also see Emily, suggesting her central role in his memories and aspirations.
Too
The song concludes with this simple word, perhaps implying the continuation of these happy thoughts and the importance of Emily in the singer's life.
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Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb
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Thomas Mokoena
on Across the Sand
When I first heard this in 1994 I was in school on the radio by non other than ausi Makgotso (aka Mamontha Modise) will make sure that as the program starts I've tuned in and waiting for her to introduce herself, still my favorite.