Now, with the release of West Coast Coolin', Norman Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with a collection of ten tracks -- written and co-written by the artist - that take the sonic adventure of Just Chillin' into breathtaking new spheres. It's an innovation due in large part to Brown's exceptional skills as a distinctive urban vocalist, with the specially selected tracks of West Coast Coolin' providing the perfect vehicle for this dazzling new facet of his career. As a result, Norman Brown joins a very select list of versatile urban artists gifted as both instrumentalists and vocalists.
All which should come as no surprise to savvy music fans. Over the course of five landmark releases and a virtually constant itinerary of international touring, this gifted and gloriously versatile guitarist and vocalist has established himself as one of a handful of preeminent instrumentalists and composers in contemporary musical realms, setting a standard for virtuosity that has placed the Shreveport, La. native in a category of one.
It's a love affair with music that began at the tender age of eight, after the family had relocated to Kansas City. It was there that Brown first heard the mind-blowing brilliance of Jimi Hendrix and determined to make the guitar his life. The obligatory garage rock apprenticeship followed, but it was Brown's steelworker father who eventually introduced his son to the equally life-changing influence of Wes Montgomery and turned his talents toward jazz.
After graduating high school, Brown headed west to study at the renowned Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, eventually landing a teaching job at the school even as he put together his first jazz combo and began playing on the city's thriving club scene. Adding George Benson to his list of seminal influences, Brown had already garnered a small but fanatical following when he landed his first recording contract with Motown Records. Over the course of the next four years he released three critically acclaimed albums, Just Between Us (1992), the gold-selling After The Storm (1994) and Better Days Ahead (1996). The decade drew to a close with a new label, Warner Bros. Records, and one of his most accomplished and assured offerings, the above mentioned Celebration, which marked the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with ace producer Paul Brown.
Celebration was followed, two years later, by the Grammy winning Just Chillin', spotlighting an altogether more laid back sound and an A-list of supporting vocalists that included Michael McDonald, Chante Moore, Miki Howard and others.
Love's Holiday
Norman Brown Lyrics
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If I kiss, if I held you tight
In the morning light
Would you mind if I said how I felt tenderly tonight
Again cause
I never ever felt this way in my heart before
Love has found it's way in my heart tonight
Would you mind if I looked
Into your eyes till I'm hypnotized
And I lose my pride
Would you mind if I make love to you till I'm satisfied
Again cause
I never ever felt this way in my heart before
Love has a holiday in my heart tonight
The lyrics of Love's Holiday by Norman Brown portray a romantic encounter between two people. The singer questions if the other person would be okay with certain actions, such as touching and holding each other. The lyrics also express the depth of the singer's emotions, conveying that he has never felt this way before. The phrase "Love has found its way in my heart tonight" suggests that the singer has been swept away in a sudden, powerful romance. The verses continue to depict the singer's desire to look into the other person's eyes and make love to them, while acknowledging that these actions may require permission or consent.
Overall, the song echoes the idea that true love should be consensual, respectful and sincere. The lyrics encourage the idea of seeking permission, transparency and openness in relationships. Furthermore, the song portrays the intimate nature of love, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and surrendering oneself to another person. Love's Holiday captures the euphoria of falling deeply in love and cherishing the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you mind if I touch,
Asking for permission to touch
If I kiss, if I held you tight
Asking for permission to show affection
In the morning light
Describing the atmosphere
Would you mind if I said how I felt tenderly tonight
Asking for permission to express feelings
Again cause
Reframing the question
I never ever felt this way in my heart before
Expressing a new and intense feeling
Love has found it's way in my heart tonight
Describing the source of the feeling
Would you mind if I looked
Asking for permission to gaze
Into your eyes till I'm hypnotized
Describing the effect of gazing
And I lose my pride
Admitting vulnerability
Would you mind if I make love to you till I'm satisfied
Asking for permission for intimacy
Love has a holiday in my heart tonight
Describing the overwhelming nature of the feeling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE SCARBOROUGH, MAURICE WHITE, SKIP SCARBOROUGH
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