Fame was born in Leigh in Lancashire. At sixteen years of age he entered into a management agreement with Larry Parnes, who gave artists new names such as Marty Wilde and Billy Fury. Fame was already playing piano for Billy Fury in a backing band called The Blue Flames, which later became billed as "Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames". The band had great success with rhythm and blues. Their greatest success was "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" in 1968, which was a number-one hit in the United Kingdom and in the United States; they also had UK number-one hits with "Yeh, Yeh" (1965) and "Get Away" (1966). Although he enjoyed regular chart success with singles in the late 60s, it was a peculiar quirk of chart statistics that his only three Top 10 hits all made number one.
Fame continued playing into the 1970s, enjoying a hit with Alan Price (ex-keyboard player of The Animals), "Rosetta", in 1971. He has also toured as one of the Rhythm Kings, with his friend Bill Wyman playing bass.
From the late 1980s, until the 1997 album The Healing Game he was a core member of Van Morrison's band, as well as his musical producer, playing keyboards and singing harmony vocals on tracks like "In the Days before Rock 'n' Roll", whilst still recording and touring as an artist in his own right. He frequently plays residences at jazz clubs such as Ronnie Scott's. He has also played organ on Starclub's album..
Georgie Fame's swinging, surprisingly credible blend of jazz and American R&B earned him a substantial following in his native U.K., where he scored three number one singles during the '60s. Fame played piano and organ in addition to singing, and was influenced by the likes of Mose Allison, Booker T. & the MG's, and Louis Jordan. Early in his career, he also peppered his repertoire with Jamaican ska and bluebeat tunes, helping to popularize that genre in England; during his later years, he was one of the few jazz singers of any stripe to take an interest in the vanishing art of vocalese, and earned much general respect from jazz critics on both sides of the Atlantic.
Fame was born Clive Powell on June 26, 1943, in Leigh, Lancashire (near Manchester, England). He began playing piano at a young age, and performed with several groups around Manchester as a teenager, when he was particularly fond of Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. In 1959, his family moved to London, where the 16 year old was discovered by songwriter Lionel Bart (best known for the musical Oliver). Bart took Powell to talent manager Larry Parnes, who promoted British rockers like Billy Fury, Marty Wilde, Johnny Gentle, and Vince Eager. Powell naturally had to be renamed as well, and as Georgie Fame, he played piano behind Wilde and Eager before officially joining Fury's backing band, the Blue Flames, in the summer of 1961. (The Blue Flames also included guitarist Colin Green, saxophonist Mick Eve, bassist Tony Makins, and drummer Red Reece.) When Fury let the band go at the end of the year, Fame became their lead singer, and they hit the London club circuit playing a distinctive blend of rock, pop, R&B, jazz, and ska. Their budding reputation landed them a residency at the West End jazz club the Flamingo, and thanks to the American servicemen who frequented the club and lent Fame their records, he discovered the Hammond B-3 organ, becoming one of the very few British musicians to adopt the instrument in late 1962. From there, the Blue Flames became one of the most popular live bands in London. In 1963, they signed with EMI Columbia, and in early 1964 released their acclaimed debut LP, Rhythm and Blues at the Flamingo. It wasn't a hot seller at first, and likewise their first three singles all flopped, but word of the group was spreading.
Finally, in early 1965, Fame hit the charts with "Yeh Yeh," a swinging tune recorded by Latin jazz legend Mongo Santamaria and given lyrics by vocalese virtuoso Jon Hendricks of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. "Yeh Yeh" went all the way to number one on the British charts, and Fame started living up to his stage name (although the song barely missed the Top 20 in America). His 1965 LP Fame at Last reached the British Top 20, and after several more minor hits, he had another British number one with "Getaway" in 1966. After one more LP with the original Blue Flames, 1966's Sweet Thing, Fame broke up the band and recorded solo; over the next few years, his backing bands included drummer Mitch Mitchell (later of the Jimi Hendrix Experience) and the young guitarist John McLaughlin (Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra).
At the outset, Fame's solo career was just as productive as before, kicking off with the Top Ten big-band LP Sound Venture (recorded with Harry South's orchestra); thanks to its success, he toured with the legendary Count Basie the following year. Several hit singles followed over the next few years, including "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde," which became his third British chart-topper in late 1967 and, the following year, his only Top Ten hit in America. But by 1969, his success was beginning to tail off; hoping to make inroads into the more adult-oriented cabaret circuit, Fame was moving more and more into straight-up pop and away from his roots. In 1971, he teamed up with onetime Animals organist Alan Price and recorded an album of critically reviled MOR pop, Fame & Price; the partnership produced a near-Top Ten hit in "Rosetta," but ended in 1973. Fame re-formed the Blue Flames with original guitarist Colin Green in 1974 and attempted to return to R&B, but his records for Island attracted little attention. He spent much of the '70s and '80s making ends meet by performing on TV and the cabaret circuit, as well as writing advertising jingles; he also continued to make records, to little fanfare.
In 1989, Fame played organ on Van Morrison's Avalon Sunset album, which grew into a fruitful collaboration over the course of the '90s; Fame played on all of Morrison's albums through 1997's The Healing Game, received co-billing on Morrison's 1996 jazz album How Long Has This Been Going On, and even served a stint as Morrison's musical director. Meanwhile, Fame's own solo work during the '90s received some of his best reviews since the '60s, starting with 1991's jazzy Cool Cat Blues, which featured a duet with Morrison on "Moondance." 1995's Three Line Whip featured his sons Tristan and James Powell on guitar and drums, respectively, and 1996's The Blues and Me further enhanced his growing jazz credibility. In 1998, Fame split with Morrison to record and tour with former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's new group the Rhythm Kings, contributing organ and vocals to several albums. In 2000, now signed to Ben Sidran's Go Jazz label, Fame released the acclaimed Poet in New York, which established him as an impressive student of jazz's vocalese tradition.
And I Love Her
Georgie Fame Lyrics
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That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her too
I love her
She gives me everything
And tenderly
She brings to me
And I love her
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Georgie Fame's rendition of And I Love Her is a beautiful love song that speaks of the depth of feelings one possesses towards their beloved. The singer expresses his love for his partner by stating that he gives her all his love, and if anyone was to see the beauty that he sees in his lover, they would also love her. The singer's admiration for his partner is evident as he speaks of how she brings him everything he needs and shares tender kisses that are full of love.
The lyrics of the song also hold a promise of eternal love. The singer is confident that the love between him and his partner could never die, as long as they are together. The bright stars that shine and the dark sky are used as a metaphor to convey that even though there may be ups and downs in their relationship, their love would remain constant.
Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of true love and the depth of emotions that accompany it. The lyrics, when combined with the soothing melody and Georgie Fame's soulful voice, create a masterpiece that is still celebrated today.
Line by Line Meaning
I give her all of my love
I pour all of my love into her, without holding back.
That's all I do
Loving her is my entire purpose, my sole focus in life.
And if you saw my love
If you were to witness just how deeply and unwaveringly I love her...
You'd love her too
...you'd surely fall in love with her just as I have.
She gives me everything
My love gives me everything I could possibly need in life.
And tenderly
She loves me with such care and kindness, never taking my love for granted.
The kiss my lover brings
Her kiss is so full of passion and tenderness, and every time she kisses me, it reminds me of how much she loves me.
She brings to me
Her love constantly uplifts and inspires me, making me a better person than I could have ever been without her.
And I love her
All of this love that she gives to me only deepens my love for her in return.
A love like ours
Our love is unique and special, and nothing could ever compare to the bond that we share.
Could never die
Our love is eternal and unbreakable, no matter what obstacles or challenges may come our way.
As long as I
As long as I have her by my side, as long as I keep loving her...
Have you near me
...our love will keep growing and thriving, never faltering, never fading away.
Bright are the stars that shine
Even though the night sky can be dark and daunting, the shining stars remind me of the beauty and wonder of our love.
Dark is the sky
Despite the potential darkness and uncertainty of life, our love always shines through, bringing hope and light to everything.
I know this love of mine
Deep down, I am absolutely sure that the love I feel for her is real and unchanging.
Will never die
Our love will live on forever, even beyond this life, because it is truly timeless and unbreakable.
And I love her
Above all else, my love for her is the most important thing in my life, and it always will be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@robertmatthews4397
A beautiful and, for me, evocative combination of music and images. Thanks!
@sitonatree1
Thanks for watching Robert , much appreciate your wonderful comments , have a great weekend :) ms
@genemaurillo4162
beautifully done!
@beemobbs1604
Oh My Days what a beautiful version, I love this thank you xx
@IVORIESMAN
Lovely melody from John and Paul. Not heard this version before....
Yet more great images here MS, very poignant.
@sitonatree1
***** I prefer this version than The Beatles , I thought the images would fit with John and Paul's style of writing on this song ,:))
@IVORIESMAN
Music Selection Yes, a great melody is a great melody whatever the format.
@sitonatree1
***** Ditto !!
@johnnightingale4078
Sublime version by the master.Thanks
@sitonatree1
+John Nightingale Thanks for watching John , yes just perfect version , have a great day :) ms