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.
Singin' In My Heart
Eric Bibb Lyrics
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Singing in my heart
A melody in harmonies
Familiar from the start
You are the sweet in the honey
You are the red in the rose
You are the song
Singing in my heart
You are my companion
Walking by my side
I know we'll be the best of friends
In me you can confide
You are the sweet in the honey
You are the red in the rose
You are the song
That's a singing in my heart
Singing in my heart
You are the sweet in the honey
You are the red in the rose
You are the song
That's a singing in my heart
Singing in my heart
The lyrics to Eric Bibb's song Singin' In My Heart are an ode to love and companionship. The song compares the feeling of being in love to a beautiful melody that's familiar from the start. The opening lines "You are the song, singing in my heart, a melody in harmonies, familiar from the start" cleverly captures the experience of being in love - the feeling of joy, comfort, and familiarity. The song also emphasizes the importance of having a partner who is your confidante and friend, someone who you can walk beside, and the relationship lasts.
The chorus repeats "you are the sweet in the honey, you are the red in the rose, you are the song that's singing in my heart" and reinforces the idea that being in love is like enjoying the sweetness of honey or the beauty of a red rose. The song recognizes that life has its difficult moments, but with a loving partner by your side, you can overcome challenges and experience the beauty that life has to offer. The song is heartwarming and emphasizes the importance of love, friendship, and companionship in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the song
You are the center of my affection and admiration
Singing in my heart
The emotions and sensations you provoke in me are so powerful and intense that I feel them physically, like a beautiful song that resonates deep within me
A melody in harmonies
The way you blend with my life and personality makes us a perfect match, like musical notes that sound good together
Familiar from the start
From the moment we met, there was an instant connection between us that felt natural and comfortable, like an old and trusted friend
You are the sweet in the honey
You bring joy and happiness into my life, just like the sweetness of honey makes food taste better
You are the red in the rose
You are the vibrant and passionate aspect that makes life more colorful and exciting, like the red color of a beautiful rose
You are my companion
You are my partner and friend, someone who shares my journey and supports me through thick and thin
Walking by my side
You are always there for me, providing comfort and guidance, as we venture together through life
I know we'll be the best of friends
Our bond is so strong and resilient that we will always be close to each other, no matter what happens
In me you can confide
You can trust me with your secrets and fears, knowing that I will listen to you without judgment and support you through anything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC CHARLES BIBB, LEIB OSTROW
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