I Remember Clifford

This is a tune written by the great saxophonist and composer Benny Golson. It is a tribute to the late, great trumpet player Clifford Brown. I believe the lyrics was written by Ray Charles. If I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me.








I Remember Clifford
song - Benny Gloson
lyrics - ray Charles


I know he'll never be forgotten
He was a king uncrowned
I know I'll always remember
The warmth of his sound
Lingering long I'm sure he's still around
For those who heard they respect him yet
So those who hear won't forget
The sound of each phrase
Echoing time uncountable by days
The things he played are with us now
And they'll endure should time allow
Oh yes I remember Clifford
I seem to always fed him near somehow
Every day I hear his lovely tone
In every trumpet sound that has a beauty all its own
So how can we say something so real has really gone away?
I hear him now, I always will
Believe me I remember Clifford still.