Neville charted again, in 1989, when he collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on three consecutive duets: Don't Know Much, All My Life, and When Something Is Wrong with My Baby, the first two reached Number One on the Adult Contemporary charts. Neville has released more than 20 singles, including three Number Ones on the Adult Contemporary format, and a fourth on the R&B format.
His other hits have included Everybody Plays the Fool, his successful 1991 cover of the 1972 Main Ingredient song, that reached #8 on the Hot 100; Don't Take Away My Heaven, Hercules and Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You (The Rain Song). Neville's biggest solo successes have been on the Adult Contemporary chart, where "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Everybody Plays the Fool" all reached Number One.
Aaron signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics, released on September 19, 2006. The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Neville, and others. The album's first single was a remake of The Impressions' 1963 classic It's All Right.
On October 27, 2006, Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He sang Stand By Me" and Ain't No Sunshine, from his album, Bring It on Home … The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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My Precious Star
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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I feel so blessed because I know that we're in this love
You are the sun that lights the sky, you are the only one I need in my life
Cause you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
And you've got all of my heart, and I will respect this love forever
Yours is the sweetest song I've ever heard, or ever knew
I never thought that I could feel something so wonderful, something so real
Cause you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
And you've got all of my heart, and I will respect this love forever
Nothing is stronger than our love, nothing lasts longer than this love
Nothing is deeper than, sweeter than, loving you
Cause you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
And you've got all of my heart, and I will respect this love forever
And you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
And you've got all of my heart
The lyrics of Aaron Neville's song "My Precious Star" express the deep and profound love the singer has for his partner. He believes that they are together for many special reasons and he is grateful to be in this love. He compares his partner to the sun that lights up the sky and describes how he needs them in his life; they are the only one for him. The phrase "precious star" seems to signify that his partner is the guiding light in his life, a symbol of hope, and something that he values greatly.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you are my precious star" several times, emphasizing the importance of the singer's partner to him. He wants to be with them wherever they are, and he pledges to respect their love forever. The second verse describes his partner's sweetness and beautiful voice, and how he cannot imagine living without them. He is amazed that he can feel something so wonderful and real with them. The final verse declares that nothing is stronger, lasts longer, or sweeter than their love.
Overall, "My Precious Star" is a beautiful ode to love and the preciousness of relationships. It shows the depth of emotions that come with being in love and the desire to always remain connected.
Line by Line Meaning
So many special reasons we are here, so in love
There are many reasons why we are here together and deeply in love.
I feel so blessed because I know that we're in this love
I feel incredibly fortunate to know that we share this love.
You are the sun that lights the sky, you are the only one I need in my life
You bring brightness and joy to my life, and I only need you by my side.
Cause you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
You are the most important person in my life, and I will always want to be with you, no matter where you are.
And you've got all of my heart, and I will respect this love forever
You hold my entire heart, and I will always honor and cherish our love.
Yours is the sweetest song I've ever heard, or ever knew
Your love is the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced in my life.
I can't imagine living in this world, without you
I cannot picture a life where you are not with me.
I never thought that I could feel something so wonderful, something so real
I never believed that I could experience a love as incredible and genuine as ours.
Nothing is stronger than our love, nothing lasts longer than this love
Our love is unbreakable and will endure any challenge that comes our way.
Nothing is deeper than, sweeter than, loving you
The love I have for you is the deepest and sweetest thing I have ever known.
And you are my precious star, wherever you are, I want to be there
You are my shining star, and I will always strive to be where you are.
And you've got all of my heart, and I will always hold this love close to my heart
You have all of my heart, and I will always treasure our love and keep it close to my heart.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRUCE ROBERTS, FRANCINE GOLDE
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