It was Norman Granz, the iconic producer of Jazz at the Philharmonic and the founder of Verve Records, who, upon hearing Pass in 1970, immediately recognised the "new talent" and signed him to Granz's new Pablo Records label (named for Granz's friend Pablo Picasso).
In 1974, Pass released his landmark solo album "Virtuoso" on Pablo Records. Also in 1974, Pablo Records released the album "The Trio" featuring Pass, Oscar Peterson, and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. "The Trio" won a Grammy award for best jazz performance. As part of the Pablo Records "stable," Pass also recorded with Benny Carter, Robert Conti, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Zoot Sims, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan and others.
Pass is known for his brilliant chord melody work where he simultaneously plays walking bass and chord melodies.
Beautiful Love
Joe Pass Lyrics
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A thousand men yelled "crucify"
As crimsoned stained, I filled Your mind
You looked upon me with delight
From throne to cross You came to die
A crown for thorns to bring new life
With every nail I filled Your mind
You looked upon me with delight
Oh what love
How can it be
From that cross You looked at me
Oh what love
Poured out for me
What a beautiful love
Your death gives way to glorious light
And tears away the chains that bind
Now sons and daughters in Your eyes
You looked upon us with delight
Oh what love
How can it be
From that cross You looked at me
Oh what love
Poured out for me
What a beautiful love
Oh what love
How can it be
From that cross You looked at me
Oh what love
Poured out for me
What a beautiful love
CODA
What a beautiful love
What a beautiful love
So glorious
Came down unashamed, You called me Yours
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
There's nothing more beautiful than Your love
So glorious
Came down unashamed, You called me Yours
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
There's nothing more beautiful than Your love
So glorious
Came down unashamed, You called me Yours
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
There's nothing more beautiful than Your love
So glorious
Came down unashamed, You called me Yours
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
There's nothing more beautiful than Your love
So glorious
Came down unashamed, You called me Yours
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
There's nothing more beautiful there's nothing more beautiful
More beautiful
More beautiful than Your love
•••••••
Oh what love
How can it be
From that cross You looked at me
Oh what love
Poured out for me
What a beautiful love
Oh what love
How can it be
From that cross You looked at me
Oh what love
Poured out for me
What a beautiful love
CODA
What a beautiful love
What a beautiful love
This song, "Beautiful Love" by Joe Pass, is an emotional and poignant tribute to Jesus Christ's sacrifice for humanity. Pass's lyrics explore the enormity of Christ's sacrifice, and the beauty of the love that inspired it. The first verse describes the events leading up to Jesus's crucifixion, with a focus on how Christ endured the abuse and mockery of the people who condemned him. The second verse describes the incredible transformation that occurred after his death: the darkness that fell over the earth, the tearing of the temple curtain, and the release of those who had been held captive by sin. The verses alternate with a chorus that expresses amazement and gratitude for the incredible love that Christ demonstrated through his death.
The refrain of the song, "Oh what love, how can it be, from that cross you looked at me?" emphasizes the incredible power and depth of the love that Christ displayed through his sacrifice. The coda, "what a beautiful love, what a beautiful love," reinforces this message and encourages listeners to reflect on the power and beauty of Christ's love.
Overall, "Beautiful Love" is a powerful and emotional tribute to the incredible love that Christ displayed through his death and resurrection. The song encourages listeners to reflect on the enormity of this sacrifice, and to be grateful for the incredible gift of salvation that it made possible.
Line by Line Meaning
They cursed and laughed, You did not fight
Despite their insults and mockery, You did not retaliate
A thousand men yelled "crucify"
A whole crowd screamed out for execution
As crimsoned stained, I filled Your mind
Having been beaten and bloodied, I filled Your thoughts
You looked upon me with delight
You gazed at me with unwavering love
From throne to cross You came to die
You chose to leave Your place of honor to suffer death
A crown for thorns to bring new life
Your crown of thorns brought forth redemption
With every nail I filled Your mind
Every nail pounded into me was on Your heart
Oh what love
This love is beyond comprehension
Poured out for me
Fully given for my sake
Your death gives way to glorious light
Your sacrifice led to the dawn of hope
And tears away the chains that bind
You broke the chains of sin that held us captive
Now sons and daughters in Your eyes
We are now Your beloved children
You looked upon us with delight
You gaze upon us with unfailing love and joy
Caught up in Your grace, You're all I need
Your grace is all I need to live
There's nothing more beautiful than Your love
There is no love more breathtaking and captivating
What a beautiful love
This love is simply beautiful
Writer(s): GILLESPIE HAVEN, VAN ALSTYNE EGBERT, KING WAYNE, YOUNG VICTOR POPULAR
Contributed by Camden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mayonnaise7
about 11 years ago, i transcribed joe pass's night and day from the virtuoso album, by ear, note by note. it was great, learned a lot from doing that work. no idea how to play it now though since it's been so long, would have to re learn it. To any guitar player who wants to upgrade their skills, i definitely recommend transcribing some of joe's work, you will with out a doubt become better . In general , transcribing by ear, any legendary guitarists work, will make you a better player no matter the genre/style.
Mario Buttino
Joe Pass ,the greatest jazz guitarist to walk the planet.I was fortunate to see him perform many times. Thank you Mr. Pass for a lifetime of great jazz music.
Владимир Быков джаз по струнам
I subscribe to your every word! There has never been such an outstanding guitarist before! Joe professor of guitar jazz is like Bruce Lee in oriental arts - like Gagarin in flying - like Che Guevara among all revolutionaries!
Ankur Jahagirdar
This is so beautiful. I've been listening to it for the last 10 years. Never gets old.♥️
Ольга Олеговна
Обалденно! Слов нет. Великий Мастер!!! Вкуснятина!
eNeNe
Everything he does in this song is perfectly spot on.
Jean-Michel Cohen-Solal
It's always a great pleasure to listen Joe Pass...
Salvador García
El más grande guitarrista de Jazz
CHERRA ELIZONDO
Expresividad instrumental, más textura musical, más estructura armónica, igual a Joe Pass.
JorgeLMarquez
es indescriptible la emoción con que toca