Bruce, ktorý je považovaný za jedného z najlepších basgitaristov všetkých čias, si udržal sólovú kariéru, ktorá trvala niekoľko desaťročí a hral aj v niekoľkých hudobných skupinách. Bruce, známy ako spevák a basgitarista, bol tiež skladateľom piesní. Hoci sa vyučil ako klasický violončelista a považoval sa za jazzového hudobníka, veľa z jeho katalógu skladieb a nahrávok inklinovalo k blues a rock and rollu.
Od roku 1962 začínal Bruce ako kontrabasista u Grahama Bonda v organizácii Graham Bond Organization , ktorá hrala zmes jazzu, blues a R&B. V tom čase sa zoznámil s bubeníkom Ginger Baker . Po pôsobení s Johnom Mayallom a Manfredom Mannom založil s Bakerom a gitaristom Ericom Claptonom skupinu Cream . Cream mal počas svojej existencie množstvo hitov, väčšinu z nich napísal Bruce s textárom Petom Brownom .
V rokoch od rozpadu skupiny Cream v roku 1968 vydal Bruce množstvo sólových albumov, väčšinou v experimentálnejšom duchu, a spolupracoval so širokou škálou hudobníkov v mnohých žánroch. Na zozname sú Robin Trower , Tony Williams , John McLaughlin , Carla Bley , Allan Holdsworth , Ringo Starr a Frank Zappa . Bol tiež členom kapely West, Bruce and Laing .
V roku 1994 vydal album pod názvom kapely BBM (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker a Gary Moore) s názvom Around the Next Dream.
Bruce vydal nový štúdiový album Silver Rails v marci 2014 na Esoteric Antenna, jeho prvý sólový štúdiový album za viac ako desať rokov.
Discography
Songs for a Tailor (1969)
Things We Like (1970)
Harmony Row (1971)
Out of the Storm (1974)
The Jack Bruce Band Live ’75 (vydáno 2003)
How’s Tricks (1977)
Jet Set Jewel (nahráno 1978, vydáno 2003)
I’ve Always Wanted To Do This (1980)
Automatic
Inazuma (1987)
Willpower (1989)
A Question of Time (1989)
Somethin Else (1992)
Cities of the Heart (1993)
Around the Next Dream (1994)
Monkjack (1995)
Shadows in the Air (2000)
Rope Ladder to the Moon (2003)
More Jack Than God (2003)
Silver Rails (2014)
Sitting on Top of the World
Jack Bruce Lyrics
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She's gone and left me
She's gone to stay
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world
All last summer worked on this farm
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world
Going down to the freight yard
Going to catch me a freight train
I'm going to leave this town
Work done got too hard
She's gone
But I don't worry
I'm sitting on top of the world
Sitting on top of the world x 2
The song "Sitting on Top of the World" by Jack Bruce tells the story of a man who has lost his love, but rather than lamenting his loss, he chooses to focus on the positive aspects of his life. The lyrics can be interpreted as a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The singer acknowledges that his love has left him, but he doesn't worry about it because he feels like he is on top of the world. The first two lines of the song set the scene; the singer's love has gone away, and she is not coming back. Despite this, he remains upbeat and optimistic.
The next two lines describe the singer's work on a farm over the summer. The line "Had to take Christmas in my overalls" suggests that he has been working hard and doesn't have much to show for it. However, rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of his life, he chooses to focus on the fact that he is sitting on top of the world. This expression can be interpreted in different ways, but it generally conveys a feeling of being happy and content with one's life.
The final verse of the song is a declaration of the singer's intent to leave his town and start anew. He plans to catch a freight train and leave his troubles behind. The repetition of the line "She's gone, but I don't worry" suggests that the singer has accepted his loss and is ready to move on. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the singer's sense of satisfaction and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
One summer day she went away
My love left me on a summer day
She's gone and left me
She left me for good
She's gone to stay
She's not coming back
She's gone
She's not here anymore
But I don't worry
Despite her leaving, I remain calm
I'm sitting on top of the world
I feel great and in control of my life
All last summer worked on this farm
I spent my summer working hard on a farm
Had to take Christmas in my overalls
I had to work over Christmas, wearing work clothes
Going down to the freight yard
I'm heading to the train station
Going to catch me a freight train
I'm going to take a ride on a freight train
I'm going to leave this town
I'm planning to move away from this place
Work done got too hard
The work around here became too difficult for me
Sitting on top of the world x 2
I am still feeling great and in control of my life
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Heller
Gary’s control on his guitar is incredible.
Paul Decastro
all three musicians are right on it, bruces singing is magnificent, and garys guitat is whaling as usual. 5 stars..
glen abel
wow, Gary Moore completely seamless in his playing, all the notes blended to perfection.
Paddlefoot
Talented musicians...
Just OUTSTANDING!
RIP BBM ❤❤❤
Chris Boyd
Stunning performance...
david obrien
Got to admit Gary on this track is the best.
Gabriel Dunne
Just love Jack's bass playing , just love the sound of it :)
Alan Levy
just a stunning performance...
mulemusic
Is there a complete video of all the songs they played on this show? It would be incredible to have the entire show!! Thank you for posting this clip!! They were an amazing band...
Monty Cantsin
Yes, the full set can be watched here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg4V_VAd8b4&t=1354s