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”)
Cut The Cake
Jeff Golub Lyrics
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His intentions are clear, he wanna be well-liked
If everything is nothing, then are we anything?
Is it better to be better than to be anything?
And Albert's vision is blooming uncontrolled
All his wings are slowly sinking
The world begins to disappear
The worst things come from inside here
For an egg man, on and off the wall
Who'll never be together again
Einstein's down on the beach staring into the sand
'Cause everything he believes in is shattered
What you fear in the night in the day comes to call anyway
And we all get burned as
One more sun comes sliding down the sky
One more shadow leans against the wall
And the world begins to disappear
The worst things come from inside here
And all the king's men reappear
For an egg man, on and off the wall
Who'll never be together again
Albert's waiting in the sun
On a field American
For the cause of some
Inflated form of hit and run
One more sun comes sliding down the sky
One more shadow leans against the wall
And the world begins to disappear
The worst things come from inside here
And all the king's men reappear
For an egg man, fallin' off the wall
Will never be together again
Albert's fallen on the sun
Cracked his head wide open
The world begins to disappear
The worst things come from inside here
And all the king's men reappear
For an egg man, falling, falling
The world begins to disappear
The worst things come from inside here
And all the king's men reappear
For an egg man, fallin' off the wall
Will never be together again
No never be together again
No no never, never, never again
What you fear in the night in the day
Comes to call anyway
Never, never, never again
No, no, no, no, no, no
The song Cut The Cake by Jeff Golub is a melancholic reflection on the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death. The lyrics describe two individuals - Albert and Einstein - who are struggling with their beliefs, fears, and the pain of existence. Albert is depicted as a sensitive and well-intentioned person who is gradually losing his sense of direction and purpose. He is plagued by the question of whether being better or being anything is more desirable. His desire for acceptance and popularity is also highlighted. However, his vision is slowly crumble and he is left sinking under the weight of his own expectations. Einstein, on the other hand, is shown to be broken and disillusioned. His beliefs have been shattered and he is staring at the sands of time, waiting for his end to come.
The chorus talks about the transience of life and the inevitability of our eventual demise. The phrase "the world begins to disappear" is emblematic of the fear and anxiety that arises from the realization that everything we hold dear will eventually vanish. The worst things come from inside here refers to the inner turmoil and conflict that we all face daily. All the king's men reappear speaks of the futile efforts to put the broken pieces of our lives back together again.
Overall, Cut The Cake is a deeply introspective and poignant song that captures the universal themes of mortality, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in an ever-changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Albert's always sincere, he's a sensitive type
Albert is a person who is genuine and easily affected by his surroundings
His intentions are clear, he wanna be well-liked
Albert wants to be accepted and liked by everyone around him
If everything is nothing, then are we anything?
If everything in this world has no meaning, then do we, as individuals, have any value?
Is it better to be better than to be anything?
Is it preferable to strive for excellence or to simply exist without purpose?
And Albert's vision is blooming uncontrolled
Albert's ideas are growing rapidly and without any direction or regulation
All his wings are slowly sinking
All of Albert's confidence and aspirations are gradually deteriorating
The world begins to disappear
The idea of reality and surroundings starts to become indistinct
The worst things come from inside here
The worst experiences or fears originate from one's own mind and emotions
All the king's men reappear
People who claim to have power or authority come back into play
For an egg man, on and off the wall
Referring to someone who is unstable and inconsistent in their thoughts/actions
Who'll never be together again
Referring to someone who has lost touch or connection with a group of people
Einstein's down on the beach staring into the sand
Even someone as intelligent as Einstein can feel lost and uncertain about their beliefs
'Cause everything he believes in is shattered
The foundations of Einstein's beliefs have been broken down and invalidated
What you fear in the night in the day comes to call anyway
One's fears and worries will come back to haunt them, whether at night or during the day
And we all get burned as
We all experience pain and suffering in our lives
One more sun comes sliding down the sky
Another day passes by
One more shadow leans against the wall
Another moment has passed, adding to the past
Albert's waiting in the sun
Albert is waiting outside in the open, exposed to the surroundings
On a field American
Referring to a grassy field, possibly in America
For the cause of some
Waiting for something to happen, or for someone's cause to materialize
Inflated form of hit and run
Referring to an act of vandalism or destruction, caused by someone's careless actions
Albert's fallen on the sun
Albert has died or failed in his endeavors
Cracked his head wide open
Expressing the severity of Albert's failure or death
For an egg man, fallin' off the wall
Referring to someone who cannot maintain balance or stability in their lives
Will never be together again
Emphasizing the permanence of loss and separation
No never be together again
Reiterating the idea that things will never be the same again
Never, never, never again
Repeatedly emphasizing the idea of loss and change
No, no, no, no, no, no
Further emphasizing the negative emotions associated with loss and change
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIO CAMPBELL, SHELDON LAWRENCE, D. DOYLES
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