Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980 in Milford, Pennsylvania) is an A… Read Full Bio ↴Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980 in Milford, Pennsylvania) is an American pop and rock singer, songwriter and pianist best known for her hit song "A Thousand Miles", the first single from her platinum-selling debut album Be Not Nobody (2002).
Vanessa's sixth studio album, Love Is An Art, releases on March 27th, 2020 through Dine Alone Records.
Vanessa's fifth studio album, Liberman, was released on October 23 2015, through Dine Alone Records. It marks her first release since signing with Dine Alone Records. The title of the album comes from an oil painting made by Carlton's late maternal grandfather, whose given surname was "Liberman".
Official website: http://www.vanessacarlton.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vanessacarlton
Twitter: http://twitter.com/vanessacarlton
Vanessa Carlton first began playing the piano as a toddler, continuing on an artistic road with her attendance at the School of American Ballet in New York, a path she would eventually abandon in favor of songwriting. She re-embraced the piano and began performing in bars and clubs across Manhattan. While studying at Columbia University, Carlton was signed to Interscope Records, but made her formal debut on A&M under veteran producer Ron Fair.
Her debut album in April 2002, Be Not Nobody, resonated with audiences of all ages world-wide, especially the hit piano single “A Thousand Miles,” which reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart, #1 in Australia, and Top 10 in the UK. Carlton went on to earn 2003 Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (“A Thousand Miles”). The album witnessed global success, reaching Gold status in over 10 countries, and Platinum status in Asian territories, such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Her second album Harmonium (2004), which yielded the single “White Houses,” continued to inspire an increasingly loyal global fan base and garnered some the best reviews of her career.
Her record release in 2007, Heroes & Thieves “might be my first thematic record,” Carlton says, adding that the songs reveal themselves like chapters in a book, one that fans can crack open (Vanessa has often explained during her live shows that the second single from "Heroes & Thieves" entitled "Hands On Me" is the second chapter to the album). Paying homage to the area of Manhattan where most of its songs were written, the first single off of the 2007 record, appropriately dubbed “Nolita Fairytale,” is a syncopated, upbeat piece that paints a dramatic musical landscape. “ That song is really about finding joy in unexpected environments. How sometimes losing things makes you realize what you have, which is like a quasi fairytale,” says Carlton. Heroes & Thieves was recorded in the San Francisco studio of Third Eye Blind founder Stephan Jenkins and the Los Angeles studio of producer/songwriter Linda Perry.
Vanessa's fourth studio album, "Rabbits On The Run" was released on July 26th, 2011. Material for this album was produced by Steve Osborne (U2, B-52’s, KT Tunstall), and was recorded in the UK at Peter Gabriel's well-renowned Real World Studios.
Speaking with Songfacts about the lead single Carousel in a 2011 interview, Carlton explained that she wrote the song in a dream where the "da na na na na" tune was floating around.
Other facts:
Vanessa's uncle is jazz musician Larry Carlton.
In 2003, Vanessa portrayed Dusty Springfield on the television show "American Dreams" on Heartache (episode #1.14) and performed a cover of the song "Wishin' And Hopin'".
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Ari Ingber, (other than being credited as a group vocalist on "More Than This) is the lead vocalist/guitarist for the band The Upwelling. Ari also co-wrote the song "About to Break" from Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major".
One of Vanessa's touring bassists, Jon Evans, (other than being credited as bassist on Heroes & Thieves and bass guitarist on Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major") is part of the band Redfish, Bluefish and has also performed with Tori Amos.
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Mark Beauchemin, (other than performing with Vanessa on the song "More Than This (Campfire Take)" for the album "Songs For Tibet - The Art of Peace") used to be part of the band SR-71 and currently has his own band.
Besides having Stevie Nicks do backing vocals on her song "The One" and Stephan Jenkins (of Third Eye Blind) do backing vocals on select songs on Heroes & Thieves, Vanessa has made several contributions to works of other artists and bands including: Vocals on the song Big Yellow Taxi with Counting Crows; backing vocals on the song Moving On by Kimya Dawson; piano on the song Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime by Zucchero; vocals on the song M A K E L O V E T O M E with 7 Aurelius; co-writing 3 songs with The Matrix; Providing vocals on the various artist compilation song "Put A Little Love", created for a Gap clothing company campaign which also featured Al Green, Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Rowland, Stephan Jenkins, Ginuwine, Musiq, Heather Headley and Gavin DeGraw; Providing vocals and piano on the various artist compilation song "Love Revolution", a cover of Lenny Kravitz's song, created for a Kohl's clothing company campaign which also featured Avril Lavigne, Lenny Kravitz, Plain White T's and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus; Performing live with artists/bands including a cover of Elton John's song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John's band, duets with Shlomo, Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra, Stevie Nicks, Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows and backing vocals on select songs with Counting Crows.
Vanessa is credited with providing piano on the track "Company" and backing vocals on "Faster" from Third Eye Blind's album "Out of the Vein".
Vanessa is also credited as being a performer on The Upwelling's debut album "An American Stranger" which Stephan Jenkins also produced.
Vanessa's sixth studio album, Love Is An Art, releases on March 27th, 2020 through Dine Alone Records.
Vanessa's fifth studio album, Liberman, was released on October 23 2015, through Dine Alone Records. It marks her first release since signing with Dine Alone Records. The title of the album comes from an oil painting made by Carlton's late maternal grandfather, whose given surname was "Liberman".
Official website: http://www.vanessacarlton.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vanessacarlton
Twitter: http://twitter.com/vanessacarlton
Vanessa Carlton first began playing the piano as a toddler, continuing on an artistic road with her attendance at the School of American Ballet in New York, a path she would eventually abandon in favor of songwriting. She re-embraced the piano and began performing in bars and clubs across Manhattan. While studying at Columbia University, Carlton was signed to Interscope Records, but made her formal debut on A&M under veteran producer Ron Fair.
Her debut album in April 2002, Be Not Nobody, resonated with audiences of all ages world-wide, especially the hit piano single “A Thousand Miles,” which reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart, #1 in Australia, and Top 10 in the UK. Carlton went on to earn 2003 Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (“A Thousand Miles”). The album witnessed global success, reaching Gold status in over 10 countries, and Platinum status in Asian territories, such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Her second album Harmonium (2004), which yielded the single “White Houses,” continued to inspire an increasingly loyal global fan base and garnered some the best reviews of her career.
Her record release in 2007, Heroes & Thieves “might be my first thematic record,” Carlton says, adding that the songs reveal themselves like chapters in a book, one that fans can crack open (Vanessa has often explained during her live shows that the second single from "Heroes & Thieves" entitled "Hands On Me" is the second chapter to the album). Paying homage to the area of Manhattan where most of its songs were written, the first single off of the 2007 record, appropriately dubbed “Nolita Fairytale,” is a syncopated, upbeat piece that paints a dramatic musical landscape. “ That song is really about finding joy in unexpected environments. How sometimes losing things makes you realize what you have, which is like a quasi fairytale,” says Carlton. Heroes & Thieves was recorded in the San Francisco studio of Third Eye Blind founder Stephan Jenkins and the Los Angeles studio of producer/songwriter Linda Perry.
Vanessa's fourth studio album, "Rabbits On The Run" was released on July 26th, 2011. Material for this album was produced by Steve Osborne (U2, B-52’s, KT Tunstall), and was recorded in the UK at Peter Gabriel's well-renowned Real World Studios.
Speaking with Songfacts about the lead single Carousel in a 2011 interview, Carlton explained that she wrote the song in a dream where the "da na na na na" tune was floating around.
Other facts:
Vanessa's uncle is jazz musician Larry Carlton.
In 2003, Vanessa portrayed Dusty Springfield on the television show "American Dreams" on Heartache (episode #1.14) and performed a cover of the song "Wishin' And Hopin'".
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Ari Ingber, (other than being credited as a group vocalist on "More Than This) is the lead vocalist/guitarist for the band The Upwelling. Ari also co-wrote the song "About to Break" from Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major".
One of Vanessa's touring bassists, Jon Evans, (other than being credited as bassist on Heroes & Thieves and bass guitarist on Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major") is part of the band Redfish, Bluefish and has also performed with Tori Amos.
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Mark Beauchemin, (other than performing with Vanessa on the song "More Than This (Campfire Take)" for the album "Songs For Tibet - The Art of Peace") used to be part of the band SR-71 and currently has his own band.
Besides having Stevie Nicks do backing vocals on her song "The One" and Stephan Jenkins (of Third Eye Blind) do backing vocals on select songs on Heroes & Thieves, Vanessa has made several contributions to works of other artists and bands including: Vocals on the song Big Yellow Taxi with Counting Crows; backing vocals on the song Moving On by Kimya Dawson; piano on the song Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime by Zucchero; vocals on the song M A K E L O V E T O M E with 7 Aurelius; co-writing 3 songs with The Matrix; Providing vocals on the various artist compilation song "Put A Little Love", created for a Gap clothing company campaign which also featured Al Green, Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Rowland, Stephan Jenkins, Ginuwine, Musiq, Heather Headley and Gavin DeGraw; Providing vocals and piano on the various artist compilation song "Love Revolution", a cover of Lenny Kravitz's song, created for a Kohl's clothing company campaign which also featured Avril Lavigne, Lenny Kravitz, Plain White T's and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus; Performing live with artists/bands including a cover of Elton John's song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John's band, duets with Shlomo, Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra, Stevie Nicks, Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows and backing vocals on select songs with Counting Crows.
Vanessa is credited with providing piano on the track "Company" and backing vocals on "Faster" from Third Eye Blind's album "Out of the Vein".
Vanessa is also credited as being a performer on The Upwelling's debut album "An American Stranger" which Stephan Jenkins also produced.
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Vanessa Carlton Lyrics
1 A Thousand Miles Making my way downtown walking fast Faces pass and I'm home…
1000 Miles Makin' my way downtown Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm home…
A ThousandMiles Making my way down town Walking fast Faces pass And I'm h…
Afterglow Just when the days start getting colder, I walk the streets…
All Is Well I always sleep so much better when it?s raining There?s som…
Annie Watch her as she flew deep within the blue A day…
Ascension Canyon This canyon Formations of sand and stone You'll navig…
Back To Life Lying in the dark Waiting patiently Pill like a diamond Putt…
Blue Pool Man, it's so nice to see you again You're the great…
Break To Save Looking for grace and beauty My heart has turned to stone I…
C I've been takin' what you're giving. Now I'm thinkin' I've b…
Carousel For all you brokenhearted lovers lost Go find another one Ca…
Come Undone I've seen myself in a thousand faces Strung out on life's…
Companion Star One, two, three, four Leaving the garden I must move on Jus…
Dear California As usual, I'm in a tricky predicament Weather in my thoughts…
Die Dinosaur Young courage never fades Keeps thinking of brand new ways C…
Do You Hear What I Hear Said the night wind to the little lamb "Do you see…
Do You Hear What I Hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb "Do you see…
Even Angels Fall You've found hope, you've found faith, Found how fast she c…
Fairweather Friend Say you see through the folly but you do it…
Fools Like Me Beware the danger, it lurks for those who get swept…
Get Good Are the echoes coming back to you? Is wisdom seeing pattern…
Greensleeves Alas my love you do me wrong To cast me out…
Half a Week Before the Winter Half a week before the winter The chill bites before it…
Hands On Me I first saw you at the video exchange I know my…
HAPPY XMAS So this is Christmas and what have you done, Another year…
Hear the Bells Stealing glances through the key hole In a brick wall's wood…
Heroes Well, disaster it strikes on a daily basis I'm looking for…
Home Some people live in a house on a hill And they…
House of Seven Swords Strength and devotion come without warning You know when yo…
I Can't Stay the Same I had a plan, I had a past I was always…
I Don't Want to Be a Bride I like your company got a fresh philosophy Never knew such…
In love with you I cannot help it I couldn't stop it if I tried The…
In the End And in the end You begin again It's the way of all…
Interlude Making my way downtown walking fast Faces pass and I'm home…
Little Mary Little Mary takes a walk With her perfect hair and perfect…
London Waste away the days Waiting on a new age But time betrays…
Love Is An Art Will you tell me your story I just want to listen I…
Matter of Time Give her all your darkness Give her all your light Love is…
Miner's Canary I will sing, to keep the peace Down below in the…
More Than This Cradling stones Hold fire bright As crickets call out To the…
My Best Mm-mm-mm-mmmm-mm-mm We scream and shout And try to make it l…
Nolita Fairytale I know, you know We don't see We sow our truth, wait…
Nothing Where Something Used To Be I will admit that you're the closest I have come There's…
Operator I could be your operator I could bring you joy Something lik…
Ordinary Day Just a day, just an, ordinary day Just tryin' to get…
Ordinary Days Just a day, just an, ordinary day Just tryin' to get…
Paint It Black See a red door and I want it painted black No…
Papa Look up, look where you want to be Look left, look…
Paradise Once upon a year gone by She saw herself give in Every…
Patience Wait for it You will wait for it You will wait for…
Pretty Baby You light me up and then I fall for you You…
Prince Willing and able to run I am, willing and able I'm…
Private Radio Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Gotta get a little Gotta get a…
Put Your Hands On Me Two, three I first saw you at the video exchange I know…
Red Ditty If in the middle of a vital conversation I chose not…
Rinse She'd do anything to sparkle in his eye She would suffer,…
River Sailors on the sea, are we heading clear for the…
Salesman You were looking for a partner Shelter from the cold He led…
San Francisco I, I know what you did Like a boy of summer…
She Floats Watchin' puddles in the rain. There's no better place to…
Spring Street Na na na na na na na Na na na na…
Sway My heart, your hands, gentle, my friend Break me, neatly, nu…
Swindler I've been mistaken You swindled once again Now there's no qu…
Take It Easy I'm old enough to know, too young to let it…
Tall Tales for Spring God rest his head Sunday afternoon And the wicked in me…
The Marching Line Boots on concrete Don't slip on the leaves Smile at the stra…
The One Holiday And I come home I hope to see this boy I…
The Tall Tales for Spring God rest his head Sunday afternoon And the wicked in me…
The Wreckage Speeding into the horizon Dreaming of the sirens Wishing fo…
This Time It's 4 am and I'm wide awake Waiting for the thoughts…
Thousand miles Makin' my way downtown Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm home…
thousand miles a Making my way down town Walking fast Faces pass And…
Twilight I was stained, with a role, In a day not my…
Unlock the Lock Feel it come on like a sudden hope Bursting through a…
Unsung Once upon a year gone by She saw herself give in Every…
Wanted I have wandered far and wide For something real something to…
Wanted (Ripe mix) I have wandered, far and wide for something real, some thing…
Watch Me Shine Ooh.. I'm not Your average type Of girl I'm gonna show…
Where the Streets Have No Name I want to run I want to hide I want to tear…
White Houses Crashed on the floor when I moved in This little bungalow…
Who Stand up straight Do your trick turn on the stars Jupiter, s…
Willows Find a love Go build a cabin Find land and a tree Carve…
Wreckage Speeding into the horizon Dreaming of the sirens Wishing fo…