In spite of all the "six-string notoriety", and just in case you didn't "know-tice", Monte isn't just a "guitar hero", "shred master" or "guitar god" as he's most often described. No, actually Monte Montgomery is much more than just a world-class guitar virtuoso with more new tricks up his fret board than your average "guitar slinger". What sets Monte apart from all others is that he's one of the most accomplished songwriters of our time, a remarkable singer and an extraordinary music arranger. Many of Monte's fans attend his concerts simply to hear his compelling vocals as he delivers his finely penned songs powerfully and passionately. To some, his incredible guitar pyrotechnics are simply an addition of tasty icing topping off a delicious cake.
Monte's latest release "Monte Montgomery At WorkPlay" (Harmonic Records - 2005), available in CD and DVD versions is a double barrel treat offering fans a visual dimension of Monte's incredible power packed live performance recorded Live at WorkPlay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.
Monte grew up immersed in music, playing professionally since his teens and is currently one of the hottest draws on the talent-packed Austin, TX music scene and throughout the U.S. where he is well known for his electrifying performances. Monte was the first ever to be named by Guitar One Magazine on their list of Top 10 Best Undiscovered Guitarists in America and is the only winner of the "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" for 7 Years in a Row at the Austin Music Awards.
As Acoustic Guitar Magazine notes, "Monte Montgomery is not your typical up-and-coming guitar god. His exquisitely crafted, melodically and rhythmically sophisticated pop songs suggest the best of Fleetwood Mac, Squeeze and The Police, while just happening to integrate the most mind-boggling guitar work in the state of Texas."
Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Monte first learned piano and trumpet, and was an avid listener to pop radio. After moving to Texas at the age of 12, he joined the legendary musical scene around the restored town of Luckenbach and began his impressive rise as a musical talent. Performing with his mother at a popular Hill Country picking parlor he quickly absorbed everything he could. By his mid-teens, Monte was playing gigs on his own around Austin and San Antonio, both with bands as an electric guitarist and in a variety of acoustic configurations. During this time Monte developed his guitar chops as he absorbed the work of respected players such as Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Lee, Steve Vai, Steve Morse and Larry Carlton. "I like it all," he explains of his musical influences.
Leading his own band, Monte began developing his trademark electrified acoustic guitar style. "I started playing acoustic at the beginning of each set, the response was so overwhelming that I kept the acoustic up there longer and longer. Then I just started playing all acoustic. I found I could do anything on an acoustic guitar I could do on an electric if I turned it up loud enough."
After living and playing in San Antonio for a time, Monte set out to make his mark in the highly competitive Austin musical community. Starting with a $50 half-hour gig at a small Austin Pub on a Tuesday night, Monte quickly attracted packed houses and graduated to filling the biggest clubs in the city. His live performances and albums have earned him words of praise in the music press and an ever-widening touring circuit throughout the U.S. As Texas Monthly noted, "He brings taste, precision, economy and a playful sense of timing to popish songs with sturdy hooks and sings in a voice that's equal parts grit and sunshine. And when you have the ability to make one guitar sound like two, who needs any more support than bass and drums."
Monte caught the ear of Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona, who invited the relatively unknown talent to tape a segment of the legendary show. When Lickona introduced Monte to the audience, he described Monte's talent in a simple yet profound statement: "Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it."
When word about Monte's virtuosity reached the folks at Alvarez Guitars. They quickly took a keen interest and secured Monte's endorsement. In the meantime Monte's reputation as the Hottest Acoustic Guitarist on the planet was being cultivated as he toured nationwide. This led to the introduction of the MMY1 Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar , which was unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California in January 2004.
Monte's considerable musical talents have come to fruition. As leader of his own band, he continues as a national touring act and has shown a side that's more than a new found "Texas Guitar Slinger". His electrifying live shows deliver a dynamic rock n' roll experience with rich, stunning guitar work and powerful song deliveries. Monte sings and writes songs that are concise and contemporary and although his music contains a lot of guitar it's more than just a guitar show. With an appeal that extends to listeners of all ages and tastes, Monte has been making a living playing and singing for most of his life, building a career through his own hard work and talent. In fact, it's almost as if his future as a musician was all but fated. "I never woke up and said, what am I supposed to be doing with my life? I always knew, even before I played guitar, that I was going to be doing music, one way or another."
Everything About You
Monte Montgomery Lyrics
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What's your fav'rite color? Do you like champagne?
Tell me all your secrets. Do you like to play the game?
Refrain:
I know that I want to know ev'ry thing about you.
I want to know just who makes me feel the way I do.
I want to know – ev'ry thing about you.
Tell what I want to hear. Where do you come from?
What's your occupation? Do you not have one?
Tell me how you're feeling. Do you want to have some fun?
Refrain:
I know that I want to know ev'ry thing about you.
I want to know just who makes me feel the way I do.
I want to know – ev'ry thing about you.
Tell me what I want to hear. Whisper in my ear.
Talk to me of love and how you'd love to disappear.
Describe to me with one word your longing just to have me near.
Who! Severe!
Refrain:
I know that I want to know ev'ry thing about you.
I want to know just who makes me feel the way I
I know that I want to know ev'ry thing about you.
I want to know just who makes me feel the way I do.
3x I want to know – ev'ry thing about you.
The lyrics of Monte Montgomery's song "Everything About You" express a desire to know everything about the person whom the singer is addressing. From the very start, the singer wants to hear the person's name, favorite color, and if they like champagne. They also ask about the person's secrets and if they like to play games. The singer seems to be infatuated with this person, and they want to know more about them.
As the refrain suggests, the singer wants to know what makes them feel the way they do. They seek to learn everything about this person, including where they came from, their occupation, and how they're feeling. The singer wants to know if the other person wants to have some fun, and they desire to connect with them on a deeper level.
The final verse is perhaps the most intense as the singer wants the other person to whisper in their ear and talk about love. They ask the person to describe their longing for them and use the word "severe" to emphasize how much they want to know. Overall, the song expresses a longing for intimacy and intense curiosity about another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what I want to hear. Start with your name.
The singer wants to know everything about the person he's talking to, starting with their name.
What's your fav'rite color? Do you like champagne?
The singer is curious about the person's favorite color and if they enjoy drinking champagne.
Tell me all your secrets. Do you like to play the game?
The singer is interested in learning all of the person's secrets and if they enjoy playing mind games.
I know that I want to know ev'ry thing about you.
The singer is expressing his intense desire to learn everything about the person he's talking to.
I want to know just who makes me feel the way I do.
The singer is trying to understand what it is about the person that makes him feel the way he does.
Tell what I want to hear. Where do you come from?
The singer is asking the person where they are from and to tell him what he wants to hear.
What's your occupation? Do you not have one?
The singer is inquiring about the person's occupation and whether or not they have one.
Tell me how you're feeling. Do you want to have some fun?
The singer is asking how the person is feeling and if they want to have some fun.
Tell me what I want to hear. Whisper in my ear.
The singer wants the person to whisper something in his ear that he wants to hear.
Talk to me of love and how you'd love to disappear.
The singer wants the person to talk about love and how they would love to disappear with him.
Describe to me with one word your longing just to have me near.
The singer wants the person to use one word to describe their longing to be near him.
Who! Severe!
This is not a clear sentence and may be interpreted in different ways, so no meaning can be determined.
I want to know – ev'ry thing about you.
The singer reiterates his desire to learn everything about the person he's talking to.
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.