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”)
Cold Sweat
Jeff Golub Lyrics
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James Brown
Ha!
I don't care ha about your past
I just want ho our love to last dee
I don't care darlin' about your faults huh
Oh
When you kiss me
When you mess me
Hold my hand
Make me understand
I break out - in a cold sweat
Ho! Uh! Ho!
I don't care about your wants
I just want to ha! tell ya about the does and don'ts
I don't care about the way you treat me darlin' ha!
I just want huh! to understand me honey
Oh
When you kiss me
And ya miss me
You hold me tight
Make everything all right
I break out - in a cold sweat heh!
Mercy on me
See'mon now
Brother
Put it, put it where it's at now
Aww
Let him have it
Uh!
Awww!
The song "Cold Sweat" by James Brown is a soul-funk classic that captures the essence of a passionate and intense relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's obsession with their partner, as they proclaim their love and desire, declaring that they do not care about their past or faults. All they want is to satisfy their partner's pulse, to be held and understood. The song's chorus emphasizes the power of this attraction, as the singer breaks out into a cold sweat whenever they are touched or kissed.
The use of a pounding beat, driving bass, and syncopated horns adds to the urgency of the lyrics, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. Brown's vocal delivery is raw and impassioned, emphasizing the intensity of the emotions being expressed. The song reflects the tumultuous nature of love, as it can simultaneously be thrilling and terrifying, overwhelming and exhilarating.
Overall, "Cold Sweat" is a powerful testament to the complexity of human emotion and desire, as well as the incredible power of music to capture and convey these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care ha about your past
I am not concerned about your history or what led you here.
I just want ho our love to last dee
All I want is for our love to endure and persevere.
I don't care darlin' about your faults huh
Your flaws and imperfections do not matter to me.
I just want to satisfy your pulse
My only desire is to fulfill your every longing.
When you kiss me
The feeling I get when you kiss me is indescribable.
When you mess me
Even when you make a mistake or cause confusion, I can't help but love you deeper.
Hold my hand
When you touch me, it's like electricity runs from your hand into my heart.
Make me understand
Help me comprehend the depth of your love for me.
I break out - in a cold sweat
Being around you makes me feel so exhilarated and alive that I literally break out in a cold sweat.
I don't care about your wants
Your personal desires and wishes are irrelevant to my affection for you.
I just want to ha! tell ya about the does and don'ts
All I need is to share with you what is acceptable and unfavorable concerning our relationship.
I don't care about the way you treat me darlin' ha!
Regardless of how you may treat me, my adoration for you remains strong as ever.
I just want huh! to understand me honey
My only wish is that you comprehend my heart and soul, my innermost emotions and thoughts.
You hold me tight
When you embrace me tightly, I feel so safe and secure that nothing can harm me.
Make everything all right
Your love has the power to heal and soothe me, no matter the circumstances.
Mercy on me
An exclamation of astonishment, joy and euphoria.
See'mon now
Impatient urging to hurry things up or start afresh.
Brother
Term of endearment used to express closeness or solidarity.
Put it, put it where it's at now
A request to perform a task or to execute a plan.
Aww
Exclamation of affection or sympathy towards someone.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, JAMES BROWN
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