He emerged in the 1970s and at the time he was considered to be one of the few musicians of real talent who carried the tradition of the classic jazz tenor saxophone in the style of Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins as well as Zoot Sims and Don Byas forward. He began playing in various rhythm & blues outfits in Providence (Rhode Island), but subsequently shifted to jazz and the tenor saxophone. In 1976 he moved to New York City at, in part the recommendation of Roy Eldridge. He there joined Benny Goodman for a period of time. During this time, he also developed an alcohol problem.,[1] In the early 1980's he had formed his own quintet and toured all over the world. By then free from his drinking habit, in 1982 he had matured sufficiently to be able to break away from the spell of mainly Ben Webster and Zoot Sims, of whom he had been criticized of imitating. From this point on both his playing and his tone was very much his own.
Living in New York City, he toured all around the world during the 1980's, playing Japan and all over Europe. He was in particular a recurrent visitor to the UK, Sweden and the Grand Parade du Jazz, held in Nice, France. By the early 1990's he was ready for a next step and by 1994 when he released Organic Duke, he had developed a quite singular style: a large, well rounded but still focused tone and improvising, ostensibly still based on the swing idiom (especially Ellington), but incorporating more modern elements. During this period, he relocated to London, and formed his current quartet, featuring John Pearce (p), Dave Green (b) and Steve Brown (dr). He is currently active touring all over Europe.
He has had over forty albums as a lead most on the Concord Records label.
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Scott Hamilton Lyrics
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How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
The song "After You've Gone" by Scott Hamilton is a classic jazz tune that explores the pain and heartbreak of lost love. The song is a plea to a lover who is planning to leave, begging them to reconsider and stay. The singer is devastated by the idea of being alone, and begs their lover not to break their heart. The lyrics are emotive and heartfelt, conveying a deep sense of sadness and loss.
Throughout the song, the singer warns their lover that they will regret leaving, and that they will miss their company dearly. They describe a time when their lover will be lonely and their heart will break, just as the singer's has. The singer insists that their lover will want them back, and that they will only realize how much they are missed after they've already gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Please pay attention to me, my dear, while I tell you something important.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
I am surprised and hurt that you would say you're leaving me.
Don't say that we must part,
Please don't say that we have to separate.
Don't break your baby's heart
Please don't break my heart, my love.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have loved you for a very long time.
Loved you night and day,
I have loved you both in the day and in the night.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
My dear, can't you see that I am crying?
Listen while I say
Please pay attention to what I am about to say.
After you've gone and left me cryin',
Once you have left me and I am crying,
After you've gone there's no denyin'
After you leave, it's undeniable
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You will feel unhappy and sorrowful.
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
You will miss the closest friend you have ever had.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There will be a time in the future, please remember this.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
At that time, you'll regret what you did.
Someday, when you grow lonely
In the future, when you feel lonely.
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
Your heart will become as broken as mine, and you'll want only me.
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you have left and gone far away.
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You will be unhappy and sad.
You're gonna feel bad
You will feel very guilty.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
You will long for and miss
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
You will miss the most wonderful friend you ever had.
But baby, think what you're doin'
My dear, please think carefully about what you are doing.
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
I will persistently follow you and remind you of what you did.
It's gonna drive you to ruin
It will eventually cause you to fail or fall apart.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
After you have left and gone far away.
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Written by: Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, Ray Sherman
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