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.
Two For The Road
Earl Klugh Lyrics
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Come wander through the world with me,
And any place we chance to be
Will be our rendezvous.
Two for the road, we'll travel down the years,
Collecting precious memories,
Selecting souvenirs and making life,
The way we please.
*In summertime the sun will shine,
In winter we'll drink summer wine,
And every day that you are mine
Will be a lovely day.
As long as love still wears a smile,
I know that we'll be two for the road,
And that's a long, long, while.
In summertime the sun will shine,
In winter we'll drink summer wine,
And every day that you are mine
Will be a lovely day.
As long as love still wears a smile,
I know that we'll be two for the road,
And that's a long, long, while.
The lyrics to Earl Klugh's song 'Two For The Road' celebrate the idea of freedom and the joy of traveling with a loved one. The opening line, "If you're feeling fancy free," establishes the tone of the song as carefree and spontaneous. The invitation to "wander through the world" implies a sense of adventure and unpredictability; the idea that any opportunity can be a potential rendezvous for these two companions.
The lyrics go on to describe the journey that these two take together down the years, collecting memories and souvenirs along the way. The second verse is particularly poignant, with the description of the different seasons representing the ups and downs of life. Despite any challenges they may face, the two hold onto their love and keep smiling through it all. They are committed to each other for a "long, long while" and plan to make the most of every moment they have together.
Overall, 'Two For The Road' is an ode to the joys of love, travel, and the freedom to live life on one's own terms. It is a song that celebrates the beauty of simple pleasures, like sharing a glass of wine or basking in the warmth of the sun. Its message of love and togetherness is one that is likely to resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling fancy free,
If you're feeling playful and open to adventure,
Come wander through the world with me,
Let's explore the world together without any specific plan,
And any place we chance to be
No matter where we end up,
Will be our rendezvous.
Will become our special meeting place where we can make memories.
Two for the road, we'll travel down the years,
Together, we'll continue our journey through life and the experiences it brings,
Collecting precious memories,
Gathering meaningful moments that we'll cherish forever,
Selecting souvenirs and making life,
Choosing meaningful keepsakes to remember our adventures by and creating the life that we want,
The way we please.
In a manner that suits us and our desires,
In summertime the sun will shine,
During sunny seasons, we'll enjoy the warmth and brightness of the sun,
In winter we'll drink summer wine,
During cold seasons, we'll relive summery moments through our drink choices,
And every day that you are mine
Every day that we're together and committed to each other,
Will be a lovely day.
Will be enjoyable and full of love.
As long as love still wears a smile,
As long as our love remains happy and positive,
I know that we'll be two for the road,
I'm confident we'll continue our journey together,
And that's a long, long, while.
And we have a long time ahead of us to enjoy life together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY N. MANCINI, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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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.