Braff was a wonderfully characterful and melodic player with an immediately identifiable sound and unique tone on the cornet, an uncommon instrument in post-war jazz. He style was fundamentally based on that of earlier players including Louis Armstrong, Bobby Hackett and Bunny Berigan but he transcended these influences to always sounds fresh, sparky and somehow modern.
He was born in Boston and began playing in local clubs in the 1940s. In 1949, he was hired to play with the Edmond Hall Orchestra. He relocated to New York in 1953 where he was much in demand for band dates and recordings.
He died February 10, 2003, in Chatham, Massachusetts.
"Sure, they’ve made statements about my supposedly combining a modern approach with a feeling for traditional forms. Well, people say all sorts of things, because they want to categorise and label. I’ve only ever had two labels. Either it’s good or it stinks." - Ruby Braff speaking in 1968
Don't Blame Me
Ruby Braff Lyrics
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I've hung around you just like a fool
Falling head and heels in love like a kid out of school.
My poor heart is in an awful state now
But it's too late now to call a halt
So if I become a nuisance it's all your fault!
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I'm under your spell but how can I help it!
Don't' blame me!
Can't you see when you do the things you do!
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling,
Don't blame; me.
Ican't help it if that doggoned moon above
Makes me need someone like you to love!
Blame your kiss as sweet as a kiss can be
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
But don't blame me.
I like every single thing about you
Without a doubt you are like a dream
In my mind I find a picture of us as a team
Ever since the hour of our meeting
I've been repeating a silly phrase
Hoping that you'll understand me one of these days.
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I'm under your spell but how can I help it!
Don't' blame me!
Can't you see when you do the things you do!
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling,
Don't blame; me.
Ican't help it if that doggoned moon above
Makes me need someone like you to love!
Blame your kiss as sweet as a kiss can be
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
But don't blame me.
The lyrics of Ruby Braff / George Barnes Quartet's song Don't Blame Me express the emotions of a person who has fallen deeply in love with someone and cannot escape it, even if they wanted to. The singer describes how they met their love interest and how they fell in love with them quickly, like a kid out of school. The singer's heart is in an "awful state," but it is too late to stop their feelings. They urge their love interest not to blame them for their intense love and attraction, even if their behavior becomes a nuisance. The singer explains that they cannot help their feelings, and it is the love interest's fault for being so charming and attractive.
The song captures the excitement and helplessness of falling in love, even if it may not be practical or convenient. The lyrics express the idea that sometimes love just happens, and we cannot control how we feel towards another person. It is a classic love song that still resonates with audiences today as it did when it was written.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since the lucky night I found you
From the night I met you every other night pales in comparison.
I've hung around you just like a fool
I have always wanted to be close to you, even if it's irrational.
Falling head and heels in love like a kid out of school.
Falling in love with you has been nothing but pure innocence and joy.
My poor heart is in an awful state now
My heart is suffering now because of the severity of my feelings for you.
But it's too late now to call a halt
It is impossible for me to stop loving you.
So if I become a nuisance it's all your fault!
If you find me bothersome, it's because of how enthralling you are.
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I cannot help, but fall in love with you.
I'm under your spell but how can I help it!
You have me under your influence, and I cannot resist.
Don't' blame me!
Please don't hold me accountable.
Can't you see when you do the things you do!
Your actions are causing me to feel this way.
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling,
Even if I tried, I could never hide how happy I am with you.
Don't blame; me.
Once again, I beg you not to blame me for loving you.
I can't help it if that doggoned moon above
The moon is responsible for my infatuation with you.
Makes me need someone like you to love!
I have an intense desire to love someone as remarkable as you.
Blame your kiss as sweet as a kiss can be
I cannot resist your sweet and enchanting kisses.
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
Your irresistible mannerisms are causing me to become entranced.
But don't blame me.
Once again, I plead with you not to hold me responsible for loving you.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH
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