He recorded a number of popular albums with fellow trombonist Kai Winding, as well as many solo albums, and was a sideman on many classic jazz recordings. Several of his compositions, including "Wee Dot," "Lament," and "Enigma" are considered jazz standards. He was part of the Third Stream movement in jazz music in the late 1950s and early 1960s and wrote a number of large-scale works which incorporated elements of both classical and jazz music.
In his early twenties he developed a remarkable, flawless technique and was the first trombonist to rise to the challenge of bebop music, remaining unchallenged at the forefront of modern jazz throughout his career. In 1970 he ceased performing in public for most of 17 years, before a comeback in the late 1980s. From the mid fifties on, he was a perennial polling favorite in jazz circles, even winning Down Beat's "Trombonist of the Year" during years he wasn't active. Voted into Down Beat's Hall of Fame in 1995, J. J. Johnson's recording career spanned 54 years, from 1942 to 1996.
He has long been regarded as the greatest trombonist of the post-Swing Era, a pervasive influence on other jazz musicians, and one of jazz's legendary figures.
You're Mine You
J.J. Johnson Lyrics
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Leave 'em there on the floor
And hang that old hat
On the hook by the door
Leave the horses and cattle
And the ranch far behind
They've had you all week
Turn down those lights
On that nightstand
Let all that weight on your shoulders
Just melt in my hands
That ole latch on the barn door
And that broken fence line
Will still be there tomorrow
Tonight cowboy you're mine
So leave the horses and cattle
And the ranch far behind
They've had you all week
Tonight cowboy you're mine
In J.J. Johnson's song You're Mine You, the lyrics are a tribute to a cowboy who has been working hard all week on his ranch, but now he is with his lover and he can forget about all of his burdens. The song begins with an invitation to the cowboy to take off his boots, leave them by the door, and hang his hat. The chorus sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer explains how she has been waiting for him all week and that tonight, he is hers.
The second verse asks the cowboy to turn down the lights and let his worries melt away in her hands. The singer mentions the broken fence line, the latch on the barn door, and the horses and cattle, all of which the cowboy has left behind. She reassures him that all of his chores will still be there tomorrow, but for tonight, he can be completely focused on her. The chorus is repeated once again to reinforce the idea that the cowboy belongs to her tonight.
Overall, the song is a romantic ode to a cowboy, depicting him as a strong, hardworking man with a softer side that only his lover can see. The lyrics are full of imagery and metaphors that paint a vivid picture of the cowboy lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your boots
Remove your boots
Leave 'em there on the floor
Place the boots on the floor
And hang that old hat
Hang the cowboy hat
On the hook by the door
On the hook next to the door
Leave the horses and cattle
Abandon the work on the farm
And the ranch far behind
Leave the family's estate for now
They've had you all week
Spent the past week working hard
Tonight cowboy you're mine
This night is yours, enjoy it
Turn down those lights
Dim the room lights
On that nightstand
On the bedside table
Let all that weight on your shoulders
Forget all your worries and cares
Just melt in my hands
Relax completely and let me care for you
That ole latch on the barn door
The old lock on the barn door
And that broken fence line
The fence that needs repairs
Will still be there tomorrow
Tomorrow there will still be work to do
Tonight cowboy you're mine
This night is yours, enjoy it
So leave the horses and cattle
Abandon the work on the farm
And the ranch far behind
Leave the family's estate for now
They've had you all week
Spent the past week working hard
Tonight cowboy you're mine
This night is yours, enjoy it
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: HEIDI CAROLINE FEEK, JOEY MARTIN, RORY LEE FEEK
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@tromboista
shiiit, dude, you the man. I have been searching for this JJ transcription for a long time. Same for "Gloria" from Proof Positive. Theme of the movie BUtterfield 8. Thanks so much
@DM-pm8rn
Tiny detail: the key is Db, and all the Gb's are not accidentals.
@phantasian1592
D M No it’s in Ab. In jazz the seventh is flatted. In the key of Ab for jazz because the seventh is flatted that means a jazz Ab scale has a Gb. So if it was in the key Db like you’re suggesting it would actually have Cbs as a written in accidental.
@eichi4348
Holden Reese The main key centre for this tune is Db major. In jazz, the seventh isn't always flattened - I have no idea where you got that idea lmao
@TRUMPETSIZZLE
Right on!
@AljoniMusiCo
Cool!
@adrianpineda6023
to download the video or just the audio, just put the word magic between you and tube youmagictube
@leeDs718
does anyone kno a source to the lead sheet for this solo section or if possible can share the chords on here?
@coldplay68
is there a download link that you can put up?
@roccrobaul6702
is there a way i could get sheet music for this?