Eddie first came to the attention of the jazz audience as a tenor saxophoni… Read Full Bio ↴Eddie first came to the attention of the jazz audience as a tenor saxophonist with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. When Thad and Mel first organized their band in 1966 to play Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York (where it still plays), Eddie was one of the first musicians they called. Later that year, he sank $400 in a round-trip flight to Vienna to enter the International Competition for Modern Jazz, a contest organized by the pianist Fredrich Gulda and sponsored by the city of Vienna, and won first prize on saxophone. He continued working with Thad and Mel over the next several years and toured Europe extensively with them.

A single clarinet solo recorded with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis orchestra, "Live at the Village Vanguard" garnered sufficient attention for him to win Downbeat Magazine's International Critics New Star on Clarinet Award. This conversion to clarinet was not new, for Eddie began clarinet at age 13 and received his Masters in Clarinet from Juilliard. Winning numerous Grammy awards and nominations, Eddie Daniels revolutionized the blend of jazz and classical.

Eddie Daniels is clearly a renaissance musician, a virtuoso in both jazz and classical music, recipient of unreserved accolades from his peers, from critics, and from the public. Eddie's overriding ambition is to reach as many people as possible with his music, to enlarge the audience for both jazz and classical music and at the same time to tear down the walls separating them. In Eddie's hands, the music of Mozart can be as engaging as that of Charlie Parker and a concert featuring both can be a uniquely rewarding experience for the audience.

Emily
Eddie Daniels Lyrics

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Emily, Emily, Emily
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

Seeing images in the firelight
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

Overall Meaning

"Eddie Daniels's Emily" is a song that talks about the beauty of Emily and how the mere mention of her name can take someone on a journey filled with sights and sounds. The opening verse describes Emily like the sound of May with all its beauty and charm. This comparison is symbolic of the beauty and charm that Emily embodies. The phrase "silver bells, coral shells, carousels" is a nod to Emily's uniqueness and complexity. Together, these lines paint a picture of Emily as a caring, vibrant and magnetic person who effortlessly captures the attention of those around her.

The first two lines of the second verse introduce us to the imagery of lovers who are out of sight. The imagery of two people alone in the darkness creating magical images in the firelight creates a romantic atmosphere, and the mention of Emily resonates with this mood. In imagining a family, the singer invokes the joy of all the future possibilities that come with love. The last line, "They see Emily, Emily, too" means that they see her in their minds and think of her beauty even when she's not physically there.

Line by Line Meaning

Emily, Emily, Emily
The name of a person or character who is being addressed or referred to.

Has the murmuring sound of may
The name Emily sounds soft and delicate like the whispering of the wind in the month of May.

All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily and everything associated with her is beautiful and magical, like the shining of silver bells, the colors of coral shells, and the fun of carousels.

And the laughter of children at play
Emily brings happiness and joy, like the sounds of children laughing while they play.

Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeating her name emphasizes her importance and how much she means to the artist.

And we fade to a marvelous view
Thinking of Emily transports the singer to a wonderful and beautiful place in their mind.

Two lovers alone and out of sight
The singer envisions a romantic scene of two people completely focused on each other and away from any distractions.

Seeing images in the firelight
The lovers are creating long-lasting memories while gazing into a flickering fire.

As my eyes visualize a family
The artist has a hopeful dream of starting a family with Emily by their side.

They see Emily, Emily
The lovers envision a future filled with Emily's presence and love.

Too
A simple word to emphasize the importance and significance of Emily in the singer's life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb

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