1) Jacob Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Miller (born in Mandeville, Jamaica on 4 May 1952 – 23 March 1980) was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was the first to record with Clement Dodd. While pursuing a prolific solo career, he became the lead singer for reggae group Inner Circle with whom he recorded until his death in a car accident at the age of 27.
He recorded three songs for Dodd, including “Love is a Message” in 1968, which the Swaby brothers, (Horace, later called Augustus Pablo, and Garth) played at their Rockers Sound System. While the song did not garner much success nor maintain Dodd's attention in Miller, it resulted in Pablo’s sustained interest in Miller.
Jacob was featured in the film Rockers, alongside Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and Burning Spear. In the movie, he plays the singer of a hotel houseband, played by Inner Circle, who are joined on drums by the films hero, Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) and play a wicked live version of Tenement Yard.
Miller had close links with Bob Marley, who was known to promote him as 'My favourite singer'. One of Jacob Millers biggest Jamaican hits 'Tired Fe Lick Weed' betrayed his political leanings as can be seen in his performance of the song in the film 'Heartland Reggae', where his open enjoyment of a 'ganja spliff' on stage was intended to be seen as a militant statement.
Millers most potent works are often attributed to the 'rockers' singles of the mid 1970's with the band Inner Circle, with tracks like 'Tenement yard', 'Tired fe Lick Weed' and 'Stand Firm' among them. However the track which has brought him the most lasting recognition is the rockers standard 'King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown' with Augustus Pablo. Other notable tracks with Augustus Pablo include 'Keep on Knocking, 'False Rasta' and 'Who Say Jah No Dread', all produced by King Tubby.
Jacob Miller had a unique vocal style, using staccato motifs in counter play with the rhythm section, a perfect example of which is 'Tired Fe Lick Weed'. Miller was an intelligent and original artist, and recognised his own potential to lead, releasing a re-cut of his own track 'Tenement Yard' with the title 'To Much Imitator', a straight out attack on those trying to copy his style.
With an obvious energy, Jacob Miller was a magnetic presence on stage,and his appearance at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica, April 1978 was typical 'Killer' Miller. Mesmerising and full of life, Jacob Miller invited members of the Jamaican political coalition, the 'Peace Committee' on to the stage for a rendition of 'Peace Treaty Special', conducting crowd, band, press and guests all with his customary zeal.
Some of Millers later work has been seen by reggae purists to be too much of an attempt at finding a commercial avenue for his music, with his yearning for success becoming evident on the track, 'I've Learned My Lesson Well', from the Island Records album 'Everything Is Great' from 1979.
This album, from musical point of view, is almost totaly unconnected to his earlier 'roots' work, and exhibits the ability of the Inner Circle band to adapt to different genres, using strong disco themes here. It is with some irony then, that Jacob Millers lasting contribution to the reggae genre will be forever focused on those 'rockers' tracks, which are, at least culturally, perhaps more important than reaching 'The top 100'.
Miller died very young in a car accident, cutting abruptly short a promising career that had already taken young Jacob from 'yard' (Jamaica) to an international record deal with Island Records.
Miller had planned to perform along with Bob Marley and Inner Circle in Brasil and then to tour with them; this tour was cancelled after Miller's untimely death.
2) Wisconsin native Jacob Miller left his hometown for Portland, OR the summer of 2009 via Amtrak, bringing with him only a suitcase and an electric guitar. After one year in the city he left to travel North America, both to study and perform music while working on various farms and ranches between travels. Time spent as a farm hand in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shaped his devotion to the finger-picking style of the region. Spending countless hours playing alongside vintage recordings and local old-timers in the surrounding areas of Appalachia, Miller delved into the inner workings of the music’s style and history.
After 7 years leading a jazz sextet and performing both internationally and throughout North America, Miller now focuses his efforts on a different kind of songwriting and storytelling. Whether it be playing for thousands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or for 5 people in a Midwest living room, Jacob's passion, voice and laid-back demeanor create an intimate connection with audiences far and wide.
With an affinity for minimalist pop and firm roots planted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller crafts a timeless sound unique to his voice, style and abilities.
In 2019, Jacob released his debut record, ‘This New Home,’ which displays his abilities as a performer, writer and composer. Recorded and performed entirely by Miller in a Portland home-turned-studio, songs and ideas come together to form an album that is honest and heartfelt.
In 2020, he was also a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice; working with Nick Jonas and James Taylor among others.
On May 15th, Jacob will release new music since his debut solo release. “Quarantine,” out May 15th, is a collaborative project accomplished through isolation during the period of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place. It features 2 new singles, an accompanying music video, and a cast of PNW artists.
You Make Me Feel Brand New
Jacob Miller Lyrics
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I'll never find the words, my love
To tell you how I feel, my love
Mere words could not explain
Precious love
You held my life within your hands
Created everything I am
Taught me how to live again
Only you
Cared when I needed a friend
Believed in me through thick and thin
This song is for you
Filled with gratitude and love
God bless you
You make me feel brand new
For God blessed me with you
You make me feel brand new
I sing this song 'cause you
Make me feel brand new
My love
Whenever I was insecure
You built me up and made me sure
You gave my pride back to me
Precious friend
With you I'll always have a friend
You're someone who I can depend
To walk a path that never ends
Without you
My life has no meaning or rhyme
Like notes to a song out of time
How can I repay
You for having faith in me
The song "You Make Me Feel Brand New" by Jacob Miller is an ode to a special relationship, filled with gratitude and love. The lyrics express the singer's inability to fully articulate the depth of his feelings for his beloved. He acknowledges that words alone cannot capture the preciousness of this relationship. The person he is singing to is someone who made a significant impact on his life, who taught him how to live again, and who believed in him through thick and thin.
The song emphasizes the unique connection shared between the two people, and the immense value of this connection. The singer describes his beloved as someone who was always there for him when he needed a friend, and who helped him regain his sense of self-worth. The relationship with this person is so integral to his life that he cannot imagine living without them. The song is an expression of the singer's deep appreciation for the gift of this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My love
Addressing the person being sung to, conveying strong affection.
I'll never find the words, my love
Expressing the difficulty in finding words to adequately convey the strength of their feelings.
To tell you how I feel, my love
Acknowledging that mere words are inadequate to express the depth of their emotions.
Mere words could not explain
Emphasizing the limitations of language to truly express something so profound.
Precious love
Reiterating the high value and significance of the love being experienced.
You held my life within your hands
Acknowledging the impact that this person has had on the singer's life and well-being.
Created everything I am
Attributing the positive changes and growth in the singer's life to this person.
Taught me how to live again
Thanking the person for helping the singer rediscover happiness and hopefulness in life.
Only you
Declaring the exclusivity of this person's care and support in the singer's life.
Cared when I needed a friend
Grateful for the unwavering support and friendship of this person during difficult times.
Believed in me through thick and thin
Appreciating the person's trust and confidence in the singer, even during challenging moments.
This song is for you
Highlighting the dedication of the song to the person being sung to.
Filled with gratitude and love
Describing the emotions behind the song as being predominantly thankful and affectionate.
God bless you
Invoking a blessing on the person.
You make me feel brand new
Expressing the way this person's love and care have rejuvenated the singer's life and outlook.
For God blessed me with you
Acknowledging the divine element in bringing this person into the singer's life.
I sing this song 'cause you
Revealing the motivation behind the song as being the gratitude and admiration felt towards the person being sung to.
Make me feel brand new
Repeating the sentiment of the chorus - that this person's presence in the singer's life has been transformative.
Whenever I was insecure
Describing a specific situation when the person's support was especially needed and appreciated.
You built me up and made me sure
Grateful for the way this person encouraged and empowered the singer during moments of doubt and uncertainty.
You gave my pride back to me
Attributing the restoration of confidence and self-respect to the influence of this person.
Precious friend
Affirming the depth and significance of the friendship between the singer and the person being sung to.
With you I'll always have a friend
Expressing certainty of the person's loyalty and companionship over time.
You're someone who I can depend
Stating the trustworthiness and reliability of the person being sung to.
To walk a path that never ends
Describing a shared journey and commitment to each other, regardless of time or circumstances.
Without you
Acknowledging the negative impact of losing the person being sung to.
My life has no meaning or rhyme
Emphasizing the sense of emptiness and purposelessness that would follow the person's absence from the singer's life.
Like notes to a song out of time
Comparing the impact of the person's departure to the lack of synchronization and coherence in a melody out of tempo.
How can I repay
Expressing the desire to give back to the person and show appreciation in return.
You for having faith in me
Grateful for the way the person believed in the singer and supported them through challenges.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Diane Creed, Thomas Randolph Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maycon Williams
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My love
I'll never find the words, my love
To tell you how I feel, my love
Mere words could not explain
Precious love
You held my life within your hands
Created everything I am
Taught me how to live again
Only you
Cared when I needed a friend
Believed in me through thick and thin
This song is for you
Filled with gratitude and love
God bless you
You make me feel brand new
For God blessed me with you
You make me feel brand new
I sing this song 'cause you
Make me feel brand new
My love
Whenever I was insecure
You built me up and made me sure
You gave my pride back to me
Precious friend
With you I'll always have a friend
You're someone who I can depend
To walk a path that never ends
Without you
My life has no meaning or rhyme
Like notes to a song out of time
How can I repay
You for having faith in me
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ze noob 93
Chanté par Jacob Miller, c est magnifique
Cynthia Davis
He sounds like a angel
Mathieu
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Michael Atoche
❤👽
oz ozturk
Doesn't sound like Jacob