Jeff Golub was a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's… Read Full Bio ↴Jeff Golub was a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's as the leader of the instrumental band "Avenue Blue". Before becoming an instrumentalist, Golub worked as a sideman to a number of very successful rock and pop artists.

He's arguably best known for his work with Rod Stewart, who he played with from 1988 until 1995 performing on 4 albums and 5 world tours as well as recording the live DVD "One Night Only" live at Royal Albert Hall.

Born in Copley, Ohio, Jeff started playing by emulating 60's blues rock guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, etc...Then, following up on the artists that these musicians cited as their inspiration, he delved deeper into the blues listening to Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and anyone named King --B.B., King, and Freddie.

Golub was in his teens when he first heard a Wes Montgomery record. This moment set him on a whole new course which led him to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. From Boston Jeff moved to New York in 1980 where his first major gig was with rocker Billy Squier. Jeff appeared on 7 albums and 3 world tours with Billy. He released his first solo recording, "Unspoken Words" for Gaia Records in 1988 but really embraced his role as band leader and instrumentalist with the release of "Avenue Blue" in 1994 for Mesa Bluemoon/Atlantic records.

Golub was a member of Dave Koz & The Kozmos, the house band of The Emeril Lagasse Show. In June 2011, Golub became blind due to collapse of the optic nerve. In September 2012, Golub fell on the tracks of a subway but was saved by good samaritans. Golub was brought to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center with minor injuries.

Jeff Golub died on January 1, 2015 due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (“PSP”)

CRAZY LOVE
Jeff Golub Lyrics

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I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song

[Chorus:]
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love

She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief

[Chorus]

Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight

And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day

Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jeff Golub's "Crazy Love" express the profound love and desire the singer feels for their significant other. The first verse describes how this person's heart beats so intensely for their love that it echoes in their ears, and the very heavens seem to open up when she smiles. When the singer is with her, they feel like they are where they belong, but at the same time, they are so overwhelmed by their emotions that he feels like he is running towards her as a river song.

The chorus reiterates the singer's deep appreciation of the way his partner loves him, using the phrase "crazy love" as a unifying theme. The second verse explains that the woman has a fine sense of humor, and when he is feeling low, she knows how to cheer him up. The singer also says that he needs her in both the daytime and the night, and that he wants to hold her close and shower her with kisses.

Finally, the third verse shows the singer returning home to his lover after being away for some time, and how the sweet love she gives him lifts him up and brings light to his day. He describes how her love makes him feel righteous, whole, and mellow down to his soul. Overall, "Crazy Love" depicts the depth of emotion and connection that comes with being in a truly loving and devoted relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
I can feel her love from a great distance

And the heavens open every time she smiles
Her smile brings me so much joy

And when I come to her that's where I belong
Being with her feels like home

Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
I can't help but be drawn to her

She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Her love is intense and all-consuming

She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
She knows how to make me laugh when I'm feeling down

And when I come to her when the sun goes down
I seek her comfort at the end of the day

Take away my trouble, take away my grief
She helps me forget my problems and worries

Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
She can soothe my pain with her love

Yes I need her in the daytime
I can't live without her during the day

Yes I need her in the night
I crave her presence during the night