Tony Furtado (born in Pleasanton, California, on 18 October 1967) is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Tony Furtado (born in Pleasanton, California, on 18 October 1967) is an American singer-songwriter, banjoist, and guitarist.

“Tony Furtado is a major musical force without a doubt. He has his black belt in voice, bottleneck guitar and his banjo playing scares the crap out of me.” – David Lindley

“The devil will eventually want a guitar lesson from Tony Furtado, but he’ll have to wait in line like the rest of us.” - Willy porter

Tony Furtado is an indie record label’s dream artist. He has lived primarily on the road for the last two decades. He is gregarious, engaging and entertaining, on and off stage. He’s been called a genius on banjo and slide guitar, and his own creative interpretation-hybrid of Americana and indie folk/rock is engaging and captivating. Furtado has often been compared to Ry Cooder and Paul Simon in his latest albums as he guides his attention to detail and proclivity for traditional music into the pop framework. Onstage, whether playing with a band or solo, he owns the room, mixing stories of his travels with musicianship that is off the charts.

Tony Furtado grew up in Pleasanton, CA and took up the banjo at age 12. At age 19, he entered himself and WON his first of a pair of National Banjo Championships in Winfield, Kansas. Hailed as a banjo prodigy, he signed his first record deal with Rounder Records in 1992. He went on to record 6 albums for the prestigious indie label, collaborating with the likes of Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Mike Marshall, and Kelly Joe Phelps among others. In the late 90s, with the inclusion of slide guitar and songwriting to his arsenal, Furtado began fronting his own band and touring heavily throughout the U.S. This shift was inspired and influenced by the paths taken by musical heroes such as Ry Cooder, David Lindley, and Taj Mahal. He has gone on to record and produce albums for Dualtone, What Are Records, and Funzalo Records.

Furtado's album, "The Bell" was released in 2015.

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I Will
Tony Furtado Lyrics

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Who knows how long I've loved you?
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you want me to, I will

For (and) if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered

I will always feel the same

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
For (and) the things you do endear you to me
You know I will

I will

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you

For (and) the things you do endear you to me
Oh, you know I will

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will" by Tony Furtado is a beautiful love song that speaks to unconditional and undying love. The lyrics speak to the timelessness of love and the lengths one is willing to go for the person they love. The first verse starts with the question "Who knows how long I've loved you? You know I love you still," which indicates the deep and enduring love the singer has for the person addressed in the song. The singer acknowledges that he is willing to wait a lifetime for this person, regardless of how lonely it may be for him.

The second verse is a testament to the strength and stability of the singer's love. Even if he had not known the person by name, his love remains unshaken. The chorus emphasizes the depth of love the singer has for this person, indicating that he loves them "forever and forever" and with all his heart. The last verse speaks of the hope of finding the person, and how the singer wants to hear their voice and be close to them. The lyrics create a sense of yearning, longing, and hopefulness in a way that is poetically beautiful.

Line by Line Meaning

Who knows how long I've loved you?
I cannot remember when I started loving you

You know I love you still
My love for you has never wavered

Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you ask me to, I will wait forever for you

If you want me to, I will
I will do anything for you, including waiting forever for you

For if I ever saw you
In case I stumble upon you

I didn't catch your name
I never got to know you well enough to ask for your name

But it never really mattered
Loving you never required knowing your name

I will always feel the same
My love for you will never change

Love you forever and forever
My love for you is eternal

Love you with all my heart
I love you with every fiber of my being

Love you whenever we're together
I cherish the moments we spend together

Love you when we're apart
Even when we're away from each other, my love for you remains strong

And when at last I find you
When we finally reunite

Your song will fill the air
Your presence will create a sense of joy and calm around me

Sing it loud so I can hear you
Let your voice be loud enough for me to hear

Make it easy to be near you
Create an environment that makes it conducive for me to be close to you

For the things you do endear you to me
Your personality and actions make me love you more

You know I will
I will always love and cherish you

Oh, you know I will
My love for you is a fact that cannot be denied

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Blame It On Mobeaky, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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