Kirk was born Ronald Kirk on 7th August 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a dream to transpose two letters in his first name to make Roland. After another dream in about 1970 he added Rahsaan to his name.
His playing was generally rooted in soul jazz or hard bop, but Kirk's encyclopedic knowledge of jazz history allowed him to draw convincingly on any element of the music's history, from ragtime to swing and free jazz. Kirk also regularly explored classical and pop music.
Kirk played and collected a vast number of musical instruments, mainly various saxophones, clarinets, and flutes. His main instruments were tenor saxophone, and two obscure saxophones: the manzello (similar to a soprano sax) and the stritch (a straight alto sax lacking the instrument's characteristic upturned bell). Kirk modified these instruments himself to accommodate his simultaneous playing technique. He typically appeared on stage with all three horns hanging around his neck, as well as a variety of other instruments, including flutes and whistles. Kirk also played harmonica, cor anglais, recorders, and was a competent trumpeter. He often used unusual instruments or combinations of instrument parts, using a saxophone mouthpiece on a trumpet or playing nose flute. He additionally used many extramusical sounds in his music, such as alarm clocks, whistles, sirens, and even primitive electronic sounds (before such things became commonplace).
In addition to the saxophones, Kirk was also an influential flautist, employing several novel techniques that he developed himself. One technique was to sing or hum into the flute at the same time as playing. (This technique was adopted later by many other players, including Jeremy Steig and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.) Another was to play the standard transverse flute at the same time as a nose flute.
I Loves You
Rahsaan Roland Kirk Lyrics
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That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her to
I love her
She gives my everything
And tenderly
She brings to me
And I love her
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her, ooh
The lyrics in Rahsaan Roland Kirk's song "And I Love Her" are a declaration of love for a woman who is completely adored by the singer. The lyrics showcase the intensity of the love that the singer feels for the woman they love. It is clear that the love shared between the two is mutual and profound. The singer affirms this by saying that if anyone were to see the love that they share, they would also love her.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of love that emphasizes the depth of feeling that the singer has for their lover. They state that their love could never die, as long as they have each other. The imagery of the "bright stars that shine" and the "dark sky" highlight that their love is constant-just like the stars in the sky that shine even in the darkest of nights.
The song is a beautiful tribute to love and commitment. The lyrics emphasize the power and the magic of love, and the deep emotional impact that it can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I give her all my love
I have no reserves in my love for her; all of my emotions are dedicated to her
That's all I do
Loving her is the only job that I have and all I want to do
And if you saw my love
If you witnessed how much love I have for her
You'd love her too
You would also feel the same way about my love for her
I love her
I admit and profess my love for her openly and sincerely
She gives my everything
She gives me all the happiness and joy that I need in life
And tenderly
Her love for me is gentle, kind and caring
The kiss my lover brings
The expression of our love through kisses is intimate and fulfilling
She brings to me
She delivers all the love that I need and want
And I love her
I continue to love her without question or doubt, as she brings everything that I need in life
A love like ours
Our love is special and unique
Could never die
Our love is timeless and will never fade away
As long as I
As long as I continue to feel and express my love for her
Have you near me
As long as we are together, our love will remain strong
Bright are the stars that shine
The universe is full of brightness and hope
Dark is the sky
The world may have its challenges, but our love can overcome anything
I know this love of mine
I can feel deep down that my love for her is true and unbreakable
Will never die
Our love will survive through all the ups and downs of our lives
And I love her, ooh
I will always love her, forever and ever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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