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
More Than You Know
Ruby Braff Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The lyrics to Ruby Braff's song More Than You Know express the depth of love that the singer feels for the object of his affection. He's expressing that he loves this person regardless of whether they remain faithful or if they go astray. He's becoming more fond of them with every passing moment.
The singer is also indicating that he would be there for the person even if their friends leave them or if they fail at something. He's indicating that he admires the person and would be willing to help them when they need a break.
The singer then goes on to express just how deeply he loves this person. They are on his mind all the time, whether they are right or wrong, he will go along with them. He believes that the person needs him more than they will ever know, and he would do anything for them. He indicates that this love is so potent that he would cry if they got tired of him and left him. Overall, these lyrics are expressing an ever-deepening love that the singer has for the girl of his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
No matter where you are, near or far away,
Whether you are false or true
Even if you are not honest
Whether you remain or wander,
Whether you stay or leave
I'm growing fonder of you
I am falling more deeply in love with you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even if your friends abandon you,
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to help you
Give you the break you need
Give you the opportunity you need
More than you know, more than you know
I love you more than you realize
Girl of my heart, I love you so
You are the one I love deeply
Lately I find you're on my mind
I have been thinking about you a lot recently
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
No matter if you are right or wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I will follow you anywhere and always be by your side
You need me so
You need me very much
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
You don't realize just how much you need me
There's nothing I can do about it
I cannot change the way I feel
Loving may be all you can give
All you may be able to give is love
But baby I can't live without it
I cannot live without your love
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
I would be devastated if things did not work out
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
If you became tired of our relationship and ended it
More than I'd show
I love you even more than I can express
More than you'd ever know
You have no idea how much I love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry James Eastmond, Cynthia De Mari Biggs
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