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.
Love Is Here To Stay
Earl Klugh Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
Earl Klugh's song "Love is Here to Stay" talks about the strength and duration of true love despite the ephemeral nature of other things in life. The song conveys that unlike technology or fleeting desires, true love is constant and endures over time. The first verse encapsulates this idea with the lyrics, "It's very clear, our love is here to stay. Not for a year but ever and a day." The singer emphasizes the steadfastness of their love, as opposed to passing fads like radio, telephones, and movies which may come and go.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message that the love between the singer and their beloved is strong enough to withstand any obstacle. The line "Together we're going a long, long way" establishes that the two individuals are dedicated to one another in the long term. The final lines, "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble. They're only made of clay. But our love is here to stay" drive home the point that even the most solid and seemingly unmovable things will eventually give way to time, but true love persists.
Overall, Earl Klugh's song "Love is Here to Stay" is a beautiful testament to the endurance of love. It reminds us that even in uncertain times, love can be a constant force that helps us persevere through life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is lasting and permanent.
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love will endure forever, beyond just one calendar year.
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
Modern forms of communication and entertainment may come and go.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
These modern forms of communication and entertainment are temporary, unlike our love which is permanent.
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Despite the changing world around us, our love will remain.
Together we're going a long, long way
Our love will endure for a long time to come.
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the most solid and enduring natural structures may eventually fall.
They're only made of clay
These natural structures are not invincible, but rather made of fragile materials.
But our love is here to stay
Despite the fragility of the world around us, our love will never falter or fade away.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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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.