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.
The More I See You
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics
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Each time you're near me the thrill is new
And there is nothing that I wouldn't do for
The rare delight of the sight of you for
The more I see you, the more I want you
Somehow this feeling just grows and grows
With every sigh I become more mad about you
Can you imagine how much I love you?
The more I see you as years go by
I know the only one for me can only be you
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
I know the only one for me can only be you
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
The Ramsey Lewis Trio's song "The More I See You" is a beautiful love song that speaks to the depths of love and admiration one can have for someone they cherish. The song is about a person who is in love with someone else and is completely taken with them every time they see them. Every time he sees her, it feels like the first time, and the thrill is new each time. He is willing to do anything just to be in the presence of this person and see her beautiful face.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about how the more he sees her, the more he wants her. His love for her only grows with time. He becomes more and more mad about her with every sigh, and without her, he feels lost. He cannot imagine how much he loves her, and as years go by, the more he sees her, the more he falls in love with her. He knows that the only one for him can only be her, and he will not let her go, even if his arms can't hold her and his heart can't try.
Overall, "The More I See You" is a beautiful song about the intensity of love and how it can grow stronger over time. It speaks to the profound feelings of wanting to be with someone and the depths of affection someone can feel for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Each time I look at you is like the first time
Every time I lay my eyes on you, it feels like the first time because the feeling never fades.
Each time you're near me the thrill is new
Whenever you're close to me, I feel the excitement like it's the first time because it's always refreshing.
And there is nothing that I wouldn't do for
I am willing to do everything and anything to have the privilege of seeing you because you are so rare and special.
The rare delight of the sight of you for
Seeing you is such a unique and exquisite experience for me because you are one of a kind.
The more I see you, the more I want you
My desire for you keeps growing as I keep seeing you because you are irresistible to me.
Somehow this feeling just grows and grows
My love for you keeps increasing with each passing moment because it is beyond my control.
With every sigh I become more mad about you
Every time I exhale, I feel more and more crazy about you because my love for you is intense and overpowering.
More lost without you and so it goes
When you are not around, I feel even more disoriented and lost because you are my everything, and this is how it will always be.
Can you imagine how much I love you?
It's hard to fathom the depth and extent of my love for you because there are no boundaries to it.
The more I see you as years go by
As time passes by, my love for you only gets stronger and more profound because you are my soulmate.
I know the only one for me can only be you
Deep down inside, I know that you are the only person who can complete me because we are meant to be together.
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
I will never let you go because you are a part of me, and I can't imagine living without you.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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Harmony House
sweet soothing sounds to swirling crescendos. amazing how instrumental music can sweep you off your feet and take you on a journey to all colors of emotion
Julia Walker-Smith
Thanks for posting this wonderful stuff. I grew up listening to this album. It brings back many happy memories. It was certainly my favourite from my Parents record collection and this my favourite track.
ras wbs
I was saddened with loss of Ramsey Lewis. One of my personal favorites since the early 1960s. I still listen to some of my LPs to add the way music was recorded back then. Pour you favorite beverage, sit back and closee your eyes as you listen to "The more I love you" He recorded it at Hemosa Beach, CA. It is my list of top LPs.
ras wbs
I was a young guy when this album came out. It has some of Ramsey Louis inspired playing raising chill bumps on my skin. It is also a great song to make love with your significant other. Dance a little and then enjoy one another to the zenith.
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Richard Kagan
I have this album. Listened to it many times, in high school. Loved it.
Bruce Robbins
I also have the album and agree with you. Ramsay is brilliant on EVERY cut. Not a sour grape. This is an album every jazz pianist must have in his collection or any loveer of great music.
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