Curtis Ousley was adopted, with his sister, Josephine Ousley Allen. They were raised together in Fort Worth, Texas. Ousley attended I.M. Terrell High School, and studied and performed music with schoolmate Ornette Coleman.
Ousley started playing saxophone at the age of twelve in the Fort Worth area. He took interest in many musical genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, and popular music. As a student pursuing music, he turned down college scholarships in order to join the Lionel Hampton Band. During his time with Hampton, he was able to write and arrange music and learn guitar. In 1952 Curtis decided to move to New York and became a session musician, recording for such labels as Prestige, Enjoy, Capitol, and Atco. He recorded with Nat Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings and Andy Williams.
Stylistically, Curtis took inspiration from saxophonists Lester Young, Louis Jordan, Illinois Jacquet, Earl Bostic, and Gene Ammons. Known for his syncopated and percussive style, he was both versatile and powerful as a musician. He put together a group during his time as a session musician that included Richard Tee, Cornell Dupree, Jerry Jemmott, and Bernard Purdie.
King Curtis enjoyed playing jazz and rhythm & blues but decided he would make more money as a rhythm & blues musician, stating in a 1971 interview with Charlie Gillet that "I love the authentic rhythm & blues more than anything, and I also like to live well." From the 1950s until the mid-1960s, he worked as a session player, recording under his own name and with others such as The Coasters, with whom he recorded "Yakety Yak". Buddy Holly hired him for session work, during which they recorded "Reminiscing". Holly wrote this song, but gave Curtis the songwriting credit for flying down to the session. His best-known singles from this period are "Soul Twist" and "Soul Serenade". He provided backing on a number of songs for LaVern Baker, including her 1958 hit single "I Cried a Tear", where his saxophone became "a second voice".
In 1965, he moved to Atlantic Records and recorded his most successful singles, "Memphis Soul Stew" and "Ode to Billie Joe" (1967). He worked with The Coasters, led Aretha Franklin's backing band The Kingpins. The Kingpins opened for The Beatles during their 1965 performance at Shea Stadium. Curtis produced records, often working with Jerry Wexler and recorded for Groove Records during this period, including the Joe South song "Games People Play" with guitarist Duane Allman.
In March 1971 he appeared with Aretha Franklin and The Kingpins at the Fillmore West, which resulted in two live albums: "Aretha Live at Fillmore West", and Curtis' own "Live at Fillmore West". In July 1971, Curtis recorded saxophone solos on "It's So Hard" and "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier" from John Lennon's Imagine. Along with The Rimshots, he recorded the original theme song for the 1971 hit television show, Soul Train, titled "Hot Potatoes".
Curtis was killed on August 13, 1971 when he was stabbed during an argument with a pair of drug dealers he discovered on the steps outside his Manhattan apartment. Curtis was attempting to carry an air conditioner into his apartment when Juan Montanez refused to move from the entrance. A fight ensued and Montanez stabbed Curtis. Curtis later died at Roosevelt Hospital. In March 1972, Montanez was sentenced to seven years for second-degree manslaughter, but was released in late 1977 for good behavior.
On the day of Curtis' funeral Atlantic Records closed their offices. Jesse Jackson administered the service and as the mourners filed in, Curtis' band 'The Kingpins' played "Soul Serenade". Among those attending were Ousley's immediate family, including sister Josephine Ousley Allen, other family members, Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston, Brook Benton and Duane Allman. Franklin sang the closing spiritual "Never Grow Old" and Stevie Wonder performed "Abraham, Martin and John and now King Curtis".
Curtis was subsequently buried in a red granite-fronted wall crypt in the 'West Gallery of Forsythia Court' mausoleum at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, New York, the same cemetery that holds jazz greats Count Basie and John Coltrane.
In 1970, a year before his death, Curtis won the Best R&B Instrumental Performance Grammy for "Games People Play".
Curtis was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.
Always
King Curtis Lyrics
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Sammy Turner
(Irving Berlin)
I''ll be loving you always
With a love as true oh always
When the things you plan need a helping care
I will understand always oh always
Days may not be fair always
That''s when I''ll be there always
Not for just an hour
No, not for just a day
Not for just a year but always
Oh always
Always
Always
Not for just an hour
No, not for just a day
Not for just a year but always
Ooooh yeah
Oh always
FADE:
Ooooh yeah
Oh always
The song "Always" by Sammy Turner is a romantic ballad that speaks about eternal love and the endless commitment that comes with it. The singer promises to love his partner always, through good and bad times. He assures his partner that when things get tough and support is needed, he will always be there to provide a helping hand. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in love with his partner and will continue to love them endlessly. The repetition of the word "always" symbolizes the unbreakable bond between the couple.
The line "Days may not be fair always, that's when I'll be there always" suggests that the singer is aware that there will be bad days, but that he will be there to support his partner through them. The use of the word "understand" in the line "When the things you plan need a helping care, I will understand always oh always" indicates that the singer is ready to listen to his partner and empathize with their struggles. The repetition of the word "always" in the chorus emphasizes the commitment of the singer to love his partner through every moment of their lives.
Overall, the song "Always" is a beautiful expression of true love and eternal commitment. The singer promises to always be there for his partner, no matter what happens, and to love them unconditionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be loving you always
I will never stop loving you, my love for you is eternal
With a love as true oh always
My love for you is genuine and will never falter
When the things you plan need a helping care
When you need assistance with your plans or goals, I will be there to support and uplift you
I will understand always oh always
No matter what you are going through, I will empathize and listen to you with an understanding heart
Days may not be fair always
Not every day will be easy, you will face challenges and obstacles
That's when I'll be there always
During those tough moments, I will be there to offer my love and support
Not for just an hour
My love for you is not temporary or short-lived
No, not for just a day
It is not just a fleeting feeling or emotion
Not for just a year but always
My love for you will endure through time and will never diminish
Ooooh yeah
Expressing the depth and sincerity of my love for you
Oh always
Reinforcing the longevity and permanence of my affection
FADE:
The song gradually fades out
Ooooh yeah
Reiterating the fervency of my feelings
Oh always
My love will remain steadfast and consistent
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@josephiles5793
@@bellaollie2037
Yeah. Yesterday my daughter tried to destroy an entire aisle in target because i couldn't afford to buy her this toy (Cant even explain to her that i already blew a whole check on presents, that jerk off santa gets all that credit, i look lik a broke doo doo head).
Then she said shed never love me again and tried to run away from me inside the story.
Shes 6. That lil chubby kid wasn't so bad. Ya know, i always told MY parents id never do it, but maybe they had a point with that ol' whoopin my ass thing.
(P.s. imagine being shitty to a KID online because ya just didnt quite approve of his appearance on WIFE SWAP... people are silly.)
@wavywebsurf
cheese on top of the burger veggies for some real chaotic energy
@virg9869
yes
@jaydenthomas4579
You vomited a sin
@big_daddy_joey2358
Yo i got a video suggestion
The most popular pixar video has 500 million views but only 14 comments? Can u answer this
@questforgreatness9433
@@big_daddy_joey2358 they probably deleted comments bruh
@big_daddy_joey2358
@@questforgreatness9433 yeah but how are there still 14 comments
@ajromero3692
Curtis was the most politely disrespectful child I've ever seen. Him saying, "Joy, I've been nice to you, but now I'm coming to the edge!" will never fail to make me laugh. He was spoiled, definitely, but he didn't seem like he was the kind of kid who'd go out of his way to bully or be mean to someone.
@doodoodoodle
"She's gonna try to stop me, but she can't run in those little high heels" 😂
I always thought he was a riot, and pretty clever too.
@Eugene_Black
@@doodoodoodle was he wrong when he made that claim
@Josh729J
He seems like a pretty well meaning and intelligent kid who likes cars. He should have centered his channel around learning about cars while he was learning too, call it "cars with king curtis" or something