He has performed and/or recorded with Tommy Dorsey, Chubby Jackson, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Louie Bellson, Charlie Shavers, Mel Torme, Buddy DeFranco and others. Gibbs also worked in the film and TV studios in Los Angeles. He, as an instrumentalist, and his big band, The Dream Band, have won prestigious polls, such as those of downbeat and Metronome. With 65 albums to his credit, winner of 3 major jazz polls and creator of 300+ compositions (recorded by Gibbs, Nat King Cole, Les Brown, Cannonball Adderly, Count Basie, George Shearing, etc.), Gibbs has left an indelible mark in the world of vibes.
I Remember You
Terry Gibbs Lyrics
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How did I guess that the long loneliness was past.
I merely looked at you and I knew that I knew.
It's you or no one for me
I'm sure of this each time we kiss
Now and forever and when forever's done
You'll find that you are still the one
Please don't say no to my plea
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
There's this about you
My world's an empty world without you
It's you or no one for me
Please don't say no to my plea
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
There's this about you
My world's an empty world without you
It's you or no one for me
For me
The lyrics to Terry Gibbs's song Opus No. 1 convey a sense of love and devotion to a significant other. The first few lines express a sense of certainty and intuition about the relationship with the singer's significant other - they knew that the warmth of the glow would last and the long loneliness was over just by looking at their partner. This shows a deep connection between the singer and their significant other.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes this sentiment of certainty - the singer sings how their significant other is the one for them, and they know this each time they kiss. The singer is unafraid to express their love and devotion, and they plead with their significant other to not say no to their plea. The final lines of the chorus speak to the importance of the significant other in the singer's life - without them, their world is empty.
Overall, the lyrics to Opus No. 1 express a deep love and commitment between two people, with the singer expressing their certainty and devotion to their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I know that the warmth of the glow would last.
I was confident that our love would endure and remain strong.
How did I guess that the long loneliness was past.
I had a feeling that my days of feeling alone were behind me.
I merely looked at you and I knew that I knew.
I was instantly certain that you were my soulmate just by gazing at you.
It's you or no one for me
You are the only one I want to be with.
I'm sure of this each time we kiss
Whenever we kiss, I am certain of my feelings for you.
Now and forever and when forever's done
My love for you will last for all eternity.
You'll find that you are still the one
Even after years have gone by, my love and devotion to you will not fade.
Please don't say no to my plea
I am begging you not to reject me.
'Cause if you do then I'm all through
If you say no, it will be devastating for me.
There's this about you
There is something special and unique about you.
My world's an empty world without you
Without you, my life feels dull and meaningless.
It's you or no one for me
I have eyes only for you and no one else.
For me
All of these feelings are personal and specific to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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