Bibb was born on 16th August 1951 in New York into a musical family. His father, Leon Bibb, is a trained singer who sang in musical theatre and made a name for himself as part of the 1960s New York folk scene. His uncle was the world-famous jazz pianist and composer John Lewis, of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Family friends included Pete Seeger, Odetta, and actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson, Bibb'sgodfather.
Bibb was given his first steel-string guitar when he was seven years old. Growing up surrounded by talent, he recalls a childhood conversation with Bob Dylan, who, on the subject of guitar playing advised the eleven-year-old Bibb to "Keep it simple, forget all that fancy stuff".
At sixteen years old, Bibb's father invited him to play guitar in the house band for his television talent show Someone New. Bibb's early musical heroes were from his father's band, and included Bill Lee (father of director Spike), who appeared on Bibb's album Me To You, years later.
In 1969, Bibb played guitar for the Negro Ensemble Company at St Mark's place in New York, and went on to study Psychology and Russian at Colombia University, but at the age of nineteen he left for Paris, where a meeting with guitarist Mickey Baker focused his interest in blues guitar. When he later moved to Sweden, Bibb found a creative environment which took him back to Greenwich Village during the heyday of the folk revival. Settling in Stockholm, Bibb immersed himself in pre-war blues and continued to write and perform.
The album Good Stuff was released in 1997, and led to Bibb signing to the British based Code Blue label. Eric's only release on Code Blue was Me to You, featuring appearances from some of Bibb's personal heroes in Pops and Mavis Staples, and Taj Mahal (who also worked with Bibb on the Grammy-nominated children's record, Shakin' a Tailfeather). The album furthered Bibb's international reputation and was followed by tours of the U.K., U.S.A., Canada, France, Sweden, and Germany.
In the late 1990s Bibb joined forces with his then manager, Alan Robinson, to form Manhaton Records, in Britain. The albums Home to Me (1999), Roadworks (2000), and Painting Signs (2001) followed, as did another Opus 3 release, Just Like Love.
Sing your song
Eric Bibb Lyrics
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I've travelled from town to town
I could live like a saultan or a king
But then again
Don't it make you smile
Thinking about the good friends you've found
You have a song to sing.
So sing your song
So that we remember
All the good times that we've had
One little song
We can lean on
When the world turns sad
And when there's no-where
left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times that we've had
If I had a penny
For every song
I've sung for all the lovely girls
I'd have a mountain
Of copper so high
Though I've been on the road so long
Sweet music keeps me strong
So I'll just keep on singing, keep on singing
All over this world
Sing your song
So that we remember
All the good times that we've had
One little song
We can lean on
When the world turns sad
And when there's no-where
Left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times that we've had
Good times
Sweetness
We've been sipping wine (please help me here)
And when your sad
Count your blessings
You've got yours
I've got mine
(whistling instrumental)
And when there's no-where
Left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times we've had
Sing your song
So that we remember
All the good times we've had
A little song
We can lean on
When the world turns sad
And when there's no-where
Left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times we've had
Sing your song.....
Sing your song.....
The lyrics to Eric Bibb's song "Sing Your Song" speak to the power of music and friendship during difficult times. Bibb reflects on his years on the road, singing for lovers and traveling from town to town. He muses that if he had a dollar for every mile he's traveled, he could live like a sultan or a king. However, it is the good friends he's made along the way that truly bring him joy, all because he has a song to sing.
Bibb urges us to all sing our own songs so that we may remember the good times we've had. He notes that one little song can bring us comfort when the world turns sad, and that music keeps him strong, even in the face of adversity. Bibb emphasizes that even when times are tough and we have nowhere left to run, we can turn to music to remember the blessings we have and the good times we've shared.
Overall, "Sing Your Song" is a celebration of the power of music to bring us together, lift us up, and help us remember the beauty of life, even during hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a dollar for every mile
I've travelled from town to town
I could live like a saultan or a king
Travelling from place to place has been a significant part of my life, and I've spent a lot of time on the road. If I had money for every mile I've covered, I'd be able to afford a luxurious lifestyle like that of a sultan or a king.
But then again
Don't it make you smile
Thinking about the good friends you've found
All because, just because
You have a song to sing.
Even though I could have been very rich by now, I value the gift of friendship that I've gained on my journey. I'm grateful that my song has helped me connect with people whose company has truly enriched my life.
So sing your song
So that we remember
All the good times that we've had
One little song
We can lean on
When the world turns sad
And when there's no-where
left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times that we've had
The only thing that stays with us throughout our life is the memories of moments when we were happy. When things get rough, and we're feeling down, the only thing we can do is sing and revisit those moments of happiness. Your song might be the only thing that can keep someone going through tough times.
If I had a penny
For every song
I've sung for all the lovely girls
I'd have a mountain
Of copper so high
Though I've been on the road so long
Sweet music keeps me strong
So I'll just keep on singing, keep on singing
All over this world
Singing songs for girls has been an essential part of my life. I've sung so many songs throughout my career that even if I had a penny for each song, I'd have a mountain of copper so high. But more than the money, the sweet sound of music has been the one thing that has sustained me throughout all my travels.
Good times
Sweetness
We've been sipping wine
And when your sad
Count your blessings
You've got yours
I've got mine
We've had some good times in life, sipping wine and enjoying each other's company. But when life gets tough, it's important to remember what we have and be grateful for it. What you have might not be what I have, but that doesn't mean we can't support each other and work through our troubles together.
Sing your song
So that we remember
All the good times we've had
A little song
We can lean on
When the world turns sad
And when there's no-where
Left to run to
Times are looking bad
Sing your song
So we remember
All the good times we've had
Our memories of good times are vital to our emotional wellbeing. When things get tough, the only thing we can do is sing and revisit those moments of happiness. Your song might be the only thing that can keep someone going through tough times.
Sing your song.....
Sing your song.....
No matter what you're going through in life, never stop singing your song. The sound of your voice and the message in your heart might be what someone needs to hear to keep going through their struggles. So keep singing, loud and clear!
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.