Jimmy Raney began his jazz guitar career very early with the history showing he played in the Jerry Wald band in 1944 at age 17.
In 1946 he worked for a time as guitarist with the Max Miller Quartet at Elmer's in Chicago, his first paying gig. Raney also worked in the Artie Shaw Orchestra and collaborated with Woody Herman for nine months in 1948. He also collaborated and recorded with Buddy DeFranco, Al Haig and later on with Bob Brookmeyer. In 1967 alcoholism and other professional difficulties led him to leave New York City and return to his native Louisville. He resurfaced in the 1970s and also did work with his son Doug, who is also a guitarist. Raney suffered for thirty years from Meniere's Disease, a degenerative condition that eventually led to near complete deafness in both ears. Fortunately, his playing remained unaffected. Raney died of heart failure in Louisville Ky. on May 10th of 1995, just short of his 68th birthday. An obituary in the New York Times referred to Jimmy Raney as 'one of the most gifted and influential postwar jazz guitarists in the world .
I love you
Jimmy Raney Lyrics
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Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.
"Everything I Love" by Jimmy Raney is a beautiful and heartfelt love song that captures the overwhelming emotions experienced when being deeply in love. The lyrics depict the intense joy and happiness that the singer feels in the presence of their beloved. They express that just the mere thought of their loved one causes their heart to sing, comparing it to the refreshing breeze of spring. The mention of "all your splendor" emphasizes the admiration and adoration felt towards the person they love, considering them as the one and only love in their life.
As night falls, the lyrics describe an intimate moment between the singer and their beloved. The shadows symbolize the mysterious and enchanting ambiance that surrounds them, amplifying the intense emotions they share. The warmth and tenderness of their partner's lips evoke a deep sense of passion and affection, making them feel cherished and complete.
The lyrics further highlight the heaven-like feeling that arises from the touch of their loved one's hand, an experience that feels new and extraordinary. The mention of the blush on their cheek signifies the confirmation that they belong to each other. The singer confesses that their heart is filled with desire, and every kiss they share ignites their soul with an intense fire of love. The lyrics express a willingness to surrender completely to this profound connection, affirming that their loved one is their one and only true love.
Overall, "Everything I Love" is a romantic and poetic portrayal of the overwhelming emotions experienced when deeply in love. It celebrates the beauty of love and the transformative power it holds over an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Just the thought of you brings me immense joy and happiness
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring
You bring a refreshing and invigorating presence to my life, like the gentle breeze of spring
And you appear in all your splendor
Whenever I see you, I am mesmerized by your beauty and magnificence
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love, the one who holds a special place in my heart
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
As night falls, a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere surrounds us
In the hush of night while you're in my arms
In the quietness of the night, feeling your presence and holding you close
I feel your lips, so warm and tender
The touch of your lips against mine, filled with warmth and gentleness
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love, the one who holds a special place in my heart
The touch of your hand is like heaven
The sensation of your touch is heavenly, beyond anything I have experienced
A heaven that I've never known.
Being with you feels like experiencing a blissful paradise that I never thought existed
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
The slight reddening of your cheek when I talk to you
Tells me that you are my own.
It assures me that you belong to me and we have a special bond
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
You ignite a passionate longing within my eager heart
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
Each kiss you give me ignites an intense and passionate flame within my soul
I give myself in sweet surrender
I completely and willingly surrender myself to you
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love, the one who holds a special place in my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin
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