Garland was known for his eloquent middle-of-the-road style. A fertile, often moving improvisor, he developed a characteristic block chord sound by combining octaves with a fifth in the middle in the right hand over left-hand comp (accompanying) chords. The style has been much imitated.
Since I Fell For You
Red Garland Lyrics
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And never get love
You'd better let love depart
I know it's so, and yet I know
I can't get you out of my heart
You made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone
Love brings such misery and pain
I guess I'll never be the same
Since I fell for you
Well, it's too bad
And it's too sad
But I'm in love with you
You love me, then you snub me
But what can I do?
I'm so in love with you
I guess I'll never see the light
I get the blues most every night
Since I fell for you
Since I fell for you
The song "Since I Fell for You" by Red Garland is a soulful ballad about unrequited love and the pain it brings. The first verse speaks about the disappointment that comes when you give love and never receive it. The singer recommends letting love go in such a situation, but he finds himself unable to do so despite knowing it will only cause more hurt in the end. The second verse reveals that the woman he fell for took his love and left him, causing him to leave his happy home. He expresses the misery and pain that comes with love and how it has changed him forever.
The third verse speaks to the complexity of his feelings for this woman. He acknowledges that it's unfortunate and sad that he's in love with her, even though she snubs him. He's so in love with her that he feels powerless to do anything about it. He concludes by admitting that he doesn't see any hope for the future and that he's stuck in a perpetual state of sadness since he fell for her.
Line by Line Meaning
When you just give love
The act of giving love without receiving any in return
And never get love
Not getting love in return despite giving love
You'd better let love depart
It's better to walk away from an unfulfilling relationship
I know it's so, and yet I know
Despite being cognizant of the situation, one's feelings cannot be helped
I can't get you out of my heart
Despite everything, the artist is unable to shake their feelings for the other person
You made me leave my happy home
The other person caused the singer to leave a place of contentment and happiness
You took my love and now you're gone
The other person left after taking away the singer's love and affection
Since I fell for you
The beginning of the artist's feelings for the other person that brought about all the pain
Love brings such misery and pain
The artist acknowledges the negative side of love
I guess I'll never be the same
The artist laments that their outlook on love and life has been irrevocably changed
Well, it's too bad
An expression of disappointment
And it's too sad
An expression of sorrow
But I'm in love with you
Despite all the negative consequences, the singer remains in love with the other person
You love me, then you snub me
The other person's fluctuating affection is causing the singer great emotional pain
But what can I do?
The singer feels powerless in the face of their emotions
I'm so in love with you
Reiterating the depth of the artist's feelings for the other person
I guess I'll never see the light
The artist feels as if they will not be able to escape the pain caused by their unrequited love
I get the blues most every night
The singer is plagued by depression and sadness because of their unfulfilled love
Since I fell for you
The singer's pain and losing themselves in love is the direct result of falling for the other person
Since I fell for you
Reiterating all of the above points
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUDDY JOHNSON WOODROW
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Tsutomu Yoshida
There are no useless notes on his piano performance at all. It's beautiful and wonderful.Paul Chambers is also a great bassist. His solo perfomane is also amazing. This Red Garland Trio is great, I miss you.
Konrad Heumann
I LOVE this piece. And oh man - Red Garland is just sooo amazing here. The passion . . . hard to put into words.
Bambi
we feel the same way buddy
verukasalt
Every member of this trio is a legend in his own right. Beautiful and timeless recording.
gingervytis
Thanks for posting this stuff which brings back a lot of comfortable childhood feelings. I used to hear a lot of Red Garland records around the house in the 50s through 80's.
Also Tatum, Waller, Rushing, Lady Day, Oscar, Monk.
Nat Images
Magic,unforgettable, unique!
exjazzbass baz
red garland is a piano great a wonderful lyrical swinging player with a lovely touch.i listen to him play every week of my life.he was there at the begining and he never dates.many thanks.
Archie Jackson
This brings back so many memories ....seeing Red almost every night at the Arandas club in Dallas Texas. Red always treated me and my friend Quesay like we were celebrity's...when we would walk in....he would play Angel Eyes...I went there on first dates with ladies I wanted to impress
...1973
寧莊
It’s just so nice to see these, both of your replies. I am a 24 y/o beginner in jazz improvisation and always fond of Red Garland’s play. Wish I were there!
acidfunkcubano
Hi Archie, I know you don't know me but I'm Mike Garland Jr.(Mike's son, Red's Grandson). My mother used to tell me about this place all the time and sounded like a great place to hear music and go out. Glad to know his music brought back good memories. Take care.