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.
I Don't Want to Leave You Alone Anymore
Earl Klugh Lyrics
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Wanna make it just like we did once before)
Ooh baby
Sometimes I
I wish I
I can hear you say
Ooh woa aaw
I can hear you say
I can only see your shinning smile
My fancy
My bright sunshine darling
Oowo no no no woa oh you wuwu
You knew how much I need you
You knew how much I put myself around you
I'm in love I'm in love
The lyrics of Earl Klugh's song "I Don't Want to Leave You Alone Anymore" express the desire of a lover to make things work with their partner. The first two lines of the song reveal that the singer wants to rekindle the love they once shared with their beloved. The repetition of "Wanna make it just like we did once before" emphasizes this desire, and the use of the word "baby" creates an intimate tone that highlights the depth of the singer's emotions.
The next few lines of the song show the singer reminiscing about their past with the lover. They wish to hear them say that they need them, and the inclusion of "Ooh woa aaw" and "Oowo no no no woa oh you wuwu" further showcases the singer's longing for their partner. The use of the word "fancy" and "bright sunshine" suggests that the partner brings joy and gives meaning to the singer's life. The final line "I'm in love" confirms the singer's deep feelings for the partner, and their insistence on not wanting to leave them alone anymore is a testament to the strength of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to leave you alone any more
I want to be with you all the time and not be away from you
Wanna make it just like we did once before
I want to go back to how things used to be between us
Ooh baby
Expressing affection towards the person
Sometimes I
Admitting vulnerability and uncertainty
I wish I
Expressing desire and longing
Can hear you say
Wanting to hear words of affirmation from the person
Ooh woa aaw
Expressing fondness and desire
I can hear you say
Reiterating desire to hear from the person
You need me baby
Wanting to be needed by the person
I can only see your shinning smile
Being enamored by the person's smile
My fancy
Term of endearment
My bright sunshine darling
More endearment and expressing admiration towards the person
Oowo no no no woa oh you wuwu
Unclear, potentially sounds of affection
You knew how much I need you
Addressing the person directly and stating the importance of their presence
You knew how much I put myself around you
Implying that they have made an effort to be around the person
I'm in love I'm in love
Reiterating being in love with the person
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.