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.
Love theme from Spartacus
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics
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When you have gone
Will color all my dreams
And light the dawn
Look into my eyes my love and see
All the lovely things you are to me
It was far, too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I
Now when I remember spring
All the joys that love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile
The Ramsey Lewis Trio's Love theme from Spartacus is a beautiful and emotional song with poetic lyrics that touch hearts in many ways. The song talks about missing someone who has left and how it impacts the memories and dreams we have. The first line of the lyrics "The shadow of your smile" signifies that even though the person is gone, the imprint of their presence will remain in memories forever. It further explains how the beautiful moments shared together would haunt the singer as they continue to remember the person who has left.
The song's next lines "Look into my eyes, my love, and see all the lovely things you are to me" demonstrate the ongoing love the singer has towards their beloved. Even though the person has left, their love remains, and the singer vows to keep their memories alive in their heart. In the second stanza, the song refers to the couple's shared moments of love, including their star that was far too high. The couple was happy together, and some tears were shed when they parted.
Overall, The Ramsey Lewis Trio's Love theme from Spartacus is an emotional journey through the memories of love, loss and the pain of separation. The song reminds us to hold on to love and to cherish the moments spent with those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
The shadow of your smile
Your smile's memory will follow me in my dreams and light up my life.
When you have gone
After your departure from my life,
Will color all my dreams
Every dream of mine will bear the shade and feeling of your smile.
And light the dawn
Your smile will bring new hope and a brighter future.
Look into my eyes my love and see
Take a look in my eyes, beloved, and notice that I adore everything about you.
All the lovely things you are to me
I cherish every lovely and attractive aspect of your personality and appearance.
Our wistful little star
We had a dreamy and unreachable ideal for our relationship.
It was far, too high
It was beyond our reach and expectations.
A teardrop kissed your lips
You cried, and I sympathized for your pain.
And so did I
I also shed a tear, for my pain seeing you suffer.
Now when I remember spring
Whenever I recall our past romantic moments,
All the joys that love can bring
All the pleasures and happiness that love can offer,
I will be remembering
I can't forget about,
The shadow of your smile
The lasting impression of your smile on my soul.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Webster, Johnny Mardel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
J Howard Duff
I have been a blues and rock performer for 56 years and still would rather have seen RLT do this song than most of the overblown posers I have played with & listened to in my career. Those three notes that become the song's signature still make me tear up, and I have listened to the piece since buying the LP in 1966. I still have it!
Modern Jazz Classics
Respect!
Bryan Hawk
Beautiful!
Bronxboy47
Ramsey brings the funk to one of my favorite love themes. First heard it when I was 17. I'm 73 now and it still fills my soul with joy.
Haleth Dagore
One of the greatest versions of this tune, ever. The story, dynamics, touch, and all of the crashes and chimes the drummer is using … perfection.
Roy Smiles
So you take one of the greatest movie themes of all time...and you let a jazz genius mess with it...and it only has 10,900 hits? This is genius on two levels: the composer & the interpreter. This is beyond brilliant. I don't need to find heaven: I've been here....
Francis Meiers
My introduction to Jazz in 1966. I don't know how many times I played this over and over. I still love it as I now approach 70 years old.
Robert Rankins
I am seventy one years old and i remembered this from when i was twenty something.Great sound.Never forgot this cut through all my years.
Jeffrey Hall
Same here!
jasonpfinch
Such a masterpiece.