Ramsey Lewis has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards so far in his career.
His recent "With One Voice" release pays homage to his gospel roots all while maintaining his classic style. With the help of gospel favorites Smokie Norful, Darius Brooks, and Donald Lawrence, Lewis delivers an emotion-packed, soul-stirring, album. Lewis also enlisted the help of his church's choir, pastored by his older sister, to sing on several of the album's tracks. The J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church Combined Choir is breath-taking, adding so much life, freedom, and hope to "With One Voice". The CD's first single, "Pass Me Not" can be heard on Chicago's WGCI 107.5.
In addition to recording and performing, he is / has been a radio host on Chicago's Smooth Jazz station, WNUA (95.5 FM). His syndicated show Legends of Jazz, featuring classic jazz recordings from artists such as Charlie Parker and Miles Davis), can be heard in 60 cities in the United States and other countries as well. His most recent venture, the Legends of Jazz television series on PBS, was first aired in April 2006.
As of 2005 he has been hosting a radio show called Legends of Jazz for London's Smooth FM (previously Jazz FM).
On December 4, 2006, the Ramsey Lewis Morning Show will become a part of Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz Network, simulcasting on other Smooth Jazz stations across the country for the first time. However, the show will still be based in Chicago, as it has always been.
A Hard Day's Night
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics
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It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright
The Ramsey Lewis Trio's cover of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night is a beautiful instrumental version that perfectly conveys the emotions of the original lyrics. "It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog" is indicative of the exhaustion the singer feels after a long day of work. He states that he should be sleeping like a log, given the amount of effort he's put in. However, the mention of his partner in the next line seems to lighten the mood. The singer finds solace in the fact that being with his significant other makes him feel alright, relieving any stress or anxiety he may have encountered throughout the day. The second verse then focuses on the effort the singer puts into providing for his loved one. The singer works hard all day to make money to buy things for his partner, but he understands that her love is worth all the effort. The mention of his partner's promise to give him everything is significant because it highlights the power of love and the willingness to give everything for the people you care about.
The chorus of the song repeats the title, highlighting the overwhelming fatigue the singer feels despite the fact that he's home. However, the fact that his partner is there with him, holding him tight, makes everything seem alright. The repetition of this phrase illustrates the importance of a supportive partner and the importance of coming home to someone who loves and cares for you.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a difficult day and worked extremely hard
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such a challenging day, I should be resting deeply
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
Being with you makes everything feel better
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I spend all day earning money for you
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Hearing that you'll give me everything makes it all worth it
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
I have no reason to complain because being with you makes everything better
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Being home with you makes everything feel right and holding me tight makes it even better
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a difficult day and worked extremely hard
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such a challenging day, I should be resting deeply
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
Being with you makes everything feel better
You know I feel alright
I feel truly happy when I'm with you
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Being home with you makes everything feel right and holding me tight makes it even better
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a difficult day and worked extremely hard
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such a challenging day, I should be resting deeply
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
Being with you makes everything feel better
You know I feel alright
I feel truly happy when I'm with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@c.c.s.1102
Takes a great pianist to light up a crowd like that ❤
@Realiquidation
The crowd actualy sings. Wonderful !
@dricky27
Realiquidation They don't seem to know too many of the words though, aside from the main chorus!
@phyllispetras3369
@dricky27 GO EAT
@phyllispetras3369
@dricky27 SO????????
@chrisscott9296
RIP Ramsey Lewis. You were great
@waynechadwick5862
Awesome!!
@jay55shop
a beatles hit from the sixties; here we are in a new milliniuem and enjoying this hit still
@ChrisBrown-ig5ip
I can remember Hang On Ramsey for this live version of “Hard Day’s Night”. I heard that all through the night on a portable when I was crowded in a bedroom in Rehoboth and some guy was grinding with his chick. I can’t even think of this song without it reminding me of that growly voice, “It’s been uh, a hard day’s uh, night.” My memory is the song repeated the “When I get home to you . . . “ part as a stop chorus. More or less as I remember it.
@jonathaneffemey944
brilliant!