Steve Miller (born 5 October 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but attended high school in Dallas. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, he formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught one of his classmates, Royce Boz Scaggs, a few guitar chords so that he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Scaggs handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums with vocal chores taken over by drummer Tim Davis; Miller himself would begin singing occasional lead on 1969's Brave New World. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit.
In the 1970's the band had some hits that became classics over the years - Jet Airliner, with some evocative lyrics that brought home the loss of life on the road; and The Joker which includes the famous line about the "pompatus of love", which is of course nonsense, but that didn't stop a lot of stoned folks from spending years talking amongst themselves.
Steve Miller's father was a wealthy doctor in Dallas, and friends with famous guitarist and guitar designer Les Paul. Les Paul gave Miller his first guitar lessons.
Longtime member Norton Buffalo (harmonica player) died from lung cancer on October 30, 2009.
John King (drummer during "The Joker" era) died after a short bout of kidney cancer on October 26, 2010.
Band-member James Cooke died from cancer on 16 May 2011.
Dear Mary
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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Thank you for the day
We shared together
Had there been another day
Another way to tell you I need you, I need you
Had there been another day
Thank you for the day
We shared together
Deep in my heart I am waiting
I'm waiting for you
Deep in my heart I am waiting
What else can I do
Waiting, waiting for you
The Steve Miller Band's song "Dear Mary" is a heartfelt ballad that expresses the singer's longing for a lost love. The lyrics thank Mary for a special day they spent together, but regret the missed opportunity to tell her how much he needs her. The song is full of emotion, and the repetition of the words "waiting" and "deep in my heart" show just how deeply the singer feels.
At the same time, the song also has a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that there may not be another chance to express his feelings. He is left waiting, unsure of what else to do. The repetition of "waiting" creates a sense of anticipation and longing, and the listener can feel the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Dear Mary" is a touching song that captures the feelings of regret, longing, and hope that come with lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Mary
I address my gratitude towards you, Mary
Thank you for the day
I am grateful for that day spent with you
We shared together
We experienced that day as companions
Had there been another day
If circumstances had allowed for it
Another way to tell you I need you, I need you
If it were possible to convey my desire for you in a different manner
Had there been another day
If circumstances allowed for it
Deep in my heart I am waiting
My strong longing for you is deeply rooted in my being
I'm waiting for you
I am anticipating your presence in my life
What else can I do
There are no other actions for me to take to win your affection
Waiting, waiting for you
I am patiently waiting for you to reciprocate my love
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Written by: STEVE MILLER
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