Ramsey Lewis, drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt and bassist Eldee Young formed the … Read Full Bio ↴Ramsey Lewis, drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt and bassist Eldee Young formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio. They started as primarily a jazz unit but after their hit, "The In Crowd", in 1965 (the single reached fifth place on the pop charts, and the album second place) the trio concentrated more and more on pop material. Young and Holt left in 1966 to form the Young-Holt Trio and were replaced by Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. White was replaced by Maurice Jennings in 1970. In the late 1970s an additional keyboard player was frequently added to the lineup. A contemporary version of "The In Crowd" was recorded for Lewis' 2004 album, Time Flies.

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.

Theme From Spartacus
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics

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The shadow of your smile
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

Our wistful little star
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

Overall Meaning

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.

Theme From SpartacusThe Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics

Theme From Spartacus
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Lyrics