The origins of Fourplay trace back to a recording session where Bob James and Harvey Mason collaborated on James' album. Impressed by their musical chemistry, they decided to form a band and invited Nathan East to join them. Later, guitarist Lee Ritenour became a founding member, but when he departed in 1998, Chuck Loeb replaced him, solidifying the lineup that has remained to this day.
Fourplay released their self-titled debut album in 1991, which quickly gained popularity and achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The album showcased their exceptional musicianship and featured smooth jazz hits like "Max-O-Man" and "After the Dance." This initial success set the stage for a string of highly successful albums, including "Between the Sheets," "Elixir," and "Esprit de Four," which further solidified their reputation as one of the leading contemporary jazz acts.
Over the years, Fourplay has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Chaka Khan, El DeBarge, Anita Baker, and Eric Clapton, among others. Their live performances are known for their captivating energy and virtuosity, captivating audiences with their intricate musical interplay and improvisation.
Fourplay's enduring popularity and success in the contemporary jazz genre can be attributed to their ability to evolve while staying true to their musical roots. Their albums often blend various genres, incorporating elements of jazz, R&B, and pop, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
Tragically, on July 31, 2017, Chuck Loeb passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a void in the band. In 2019, guitarist and vocalist Larry Carlton joined Fourplay, bringing his own exceptional talent and adding a new chapter to the group's storied history.
With their remarkable musicianship, captivating performances, and a discography spanning over three decades, Fourplay continues to be a beloved and influential force in contemporary jazz, enchanting audiences around the world with their smooth, soulful sound.
Fields of Gold
Fourplay Lyrics
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You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold
Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley.
I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left we'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold, when we walked in fields of gold
The song "Fields of Gold" by Fourplay was originally written and recorded by Sting in 1993, and then later covered by Fourplay in their 1997 album "The Best of Fourplay". The imagery in the song paints a picture of a summer romance in a field of barley.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, where the singer talks about how their love will be remembered when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley, and how everything else will fade away as they walk in fields of gold. The following verses talk about the blissful state of being in love and how it makes everything else disappear. The bridge of the song is a plea to the lover to stay with them among the fields of barley and forget everything else. The final verse is reflective, talking about the passage of time and how the memories of their romance will outlast everything else.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fields of Gold" evoke a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness, as well as the feeling of being fully present in a moment of joy.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You will recall me when you feel the breeze blowing in your face on the barley fields.
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
You will ignore the spiteful sun in the sky as we stroll in the golden fields.
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
She took her beloved person to have a look at the barley fields for a moment.
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold
She fell into his arms as her hair beautifully spread across the fields of gold.
Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?
Are you willing to remain with me and be my love while we're in the barley fields?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
We will disregard the envious sun when we rest in the fields of gold.
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley.
Observe how the western wind moves like a lover over the barley fields.
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth among the fields of gold
Feel her body uplift when you kiss her lips in the fields of gold.
I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
I never made empty pledges, although I have failed to keep a few.
But I swear in the days still left we'll walk in fields of gold
Yet, I vow that we will walk in fields of gold during the remaining days.
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
Numerous years have gone by since the summertime spent among the barley fields.
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold
Look at the children running while the sun sets among the fields of gold.
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You will recollect me when you sense the movement of the western wind through the barley fields.
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold
You can inform the envious sun in the sky about our time walking in the golden fields.
When we walked in fields of gold, when we walked in fields of gold
When we strolled through the fields of gold, when we strolled through the fields of gold.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNII MINOGUE, GORDON SUMNER, HENRIK JOHAN KORPI, KAREN POOLE, MATHIAS JOHANSSON
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