H. B. Barnum (born Hidle Brown Barnum, 15 July 1936, Houston, Texas) is an … Read Full Bio ↴H. B. Barnum (born Hidle Brown Barnum, 15 July 1936, Houston, Texas) is an American pianist, arranger, record producer, songwriter, and former child actor.

After winning a nationwide talent contest at the age of four and starring in the motion picture Valley of the Sun Marches On, he continued his acting career on TV in the Amos 'n Andy Shows, the Jack Benny Show, and others, making his first solo recording as Pee Wee Barnum in 1950.[1][2]

He then joined doo-wop groups The Dootones and, in 1956, The Robins (later The Coasters), for whom he played piano. In 1960, under the pseudonym "Dudley" he recorded the radio hit "El Pizza," a parody of Marty Robbins' "El Paso." In 1961 he had the only hit under his own name, the instrumental "Lost Love", and in the same year recorded the first version of "Nut Rocker", credited to Jack B. Nimble and the Quicks. He also recorded three albums as a singer-pianist during the 1960s.[1][2]

Since that time he has become most widely known as an arranger, for a very wide range of performers including Count Basie, O.C. Smith, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Gladys Knight, Al Wilson, and the Pump Girls.[1][2] Barnum also produced, along with Johnnie Walls of JWP Productions which distributed the record, the 1985 hip-hop comedy song "Rappin' Duke." He produced "The Fish Song" by The New Creation.

H.B. Barnum had an album recorded by the Novells, a Los Angeles area band, titled, That Did It! in 1968. The album which never was properly promoted surprisingly re-emerged as an import some 40-years later when it was released in the United Kingdom in July of 2005 and again in December of 2007 by Radioactive Records.[citation needed]

H. B. Barnum is the older brother of backup singer Billie Barnum.

References

^ a b c Biography by Jason Ankent at Allmusic.org
^ a b c Biographical note at SoulWalking.com

Lost Love
H.B. Barnum Lyrics

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I'm in peace when you're asleep Lullaby, our symphony
We can be one in the dark Without damage to our hearts
And my mind is totally weakened By the memories of our belief in
Our love
In our dreams we are safe from the pain
In our dreams I'm everything you wanted, no mistakes
Where did everything go wrong? You used to catch me every time I'd fall
You don't look at me the same anymore Love lost

Apologies are your disguise Please look at me in my eyes
Tell me this is not goodbye Love lost
I blame myself for where we are today I know the cost is way too high to pay
Wishing on a star to make this mess go away
Bleeding hearts I need a remedy stitch up the plans of where we're supposed to be
Damage is done, baggage to claim
In our dreams we are safe from the pain
In our dreams I'm everything you wanted, no mistakes
Where did everything go wrong? You used to catch me every time I'd fall
You don't look at me the same anymore Love lost
Apologies are your disguise Please look at me in my eyes
Tell me this is not goodbye Love lost
I'm fighting through the shame I need your warmth to keep me sane
Let's erase, start a new day We've done this before, can it sustain
Where did everything go wrong? You used to catch me every time I'd fall
You don't look at me the same anymore
Where did everything go wrong? You used to catch me every time I'd fall
You don't look at me the same anymore Love lost

Apologies are your disguise Please look at me in my eyes
Tell me this is not goodbye Love lost

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to H.B. Barnum's song "Lost Love" delve deep into the emotional turmoil of a relationship that has gone awry. The singer reflects on the sense of peace they feel when their partner is asleep, likening it to a lullaby that brings harmony to their bond. They lament the loss of connection and intimacy, longing for the time when they could be united in the darkness without causing harm to their hearts.

The singer's mind is consumed by memories of the belief they once shared in their love, highlighting the stark contrast between the idealized dreams they once had and the harsh reality of their current situation. They express pain and confusion over the trajectory of their relationship, questioning where things went wrong and remarking on the change in their partner's attitude towards them.

The theme of regret and self-blame pervades the lyrics as the singer grapples with the consequences of their actions and decisions. They acknowledge the high cost of their mistakes and yearn for a way to mend the broken pieces of their relationship. The imagery of "bleeding hearts" and the need for a remedy to heal the wounds speaks to the depth of their emotional turmoil.

In the midst of this turmoil, there is a plea for reconciliation and a desire to turn a new leaf, to erase the past and start afresh. Despite the pain and uncertainty, there is a glimmer of hope that the love lost can be rekindled, as the singer seeks reassurance and closure from their partner. Ultimately, "Lost Love" paints a poignant portrait of love unraveling, leaving behind a trail of heartache and longing for what once was.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in peace when you're asleep Lullaby, our symphony
I find solace when you're resting, our relationship soothing like a lullaby.

We can be one in the dark Without damage to our hearts
We can be united in difficult times without harming our emotions.

And my mind is totally weakened By the memories of our belief in Our love
My thoughts are overwhelmed by memories of our once strong love.

In our dreams we are safe from the pain In our dreams I'm everything you wanted, no mistakes
In our fantasies, we find refuge from suffering, and I am your ideal partner without any faults.

Where did everything go wrong? You used to catch me every time I'd fall You don't look at me the same anymore Love lost
What caused our downfall? You used to support me when I needed it, but now our love has faded.

Apologies are your disguise Please look at me in my eyes Tell me this is not goodbye Love lost
Your apologies are a shield to hide your true feelings. Please be honest with me and tell me it's not the end of our love.

I blame myself for where we are today I know the cost is way too high to pay Wishing on a star to make this mess go away
I hold myself responsible for our current situation, and I understand the price of repairing it is too much. I'm hoping for a miracle to fix our relationship.

Bleeding hearts I need a remedy stitch up the plans of where we're supposed to be Damage is done, baggage to claim
Our wounded hearts need healing, and we must mend our broken hopes of where we were meant to go. We have to confront the consequences of our actions.

I'm fighting through the shame I need your warmth to keep me sane Let's erase, start a new day We've done this before, can it sustain
I'm struggling with guilt and I rely on your comfort to stay grounded. Let's move past this and begin anew. We've overcome challenges in the past, can we do it again?

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