As the son of a vicar, he had his first singing experiences in a church choir. He attended Ripon College, where he also sang non-professionally with a group called the Indigos, and graduated in 1962. He went on to earn a master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Iowa, and worked as a rehabilitation counselor in San Francisco before joining a small jazz club trio headed by George Duke and deciding that he would make professional singing his life in 1968
He appeared in such Los Angeles hot spots as Dino's, the Troubador and Bitter End West. Television exposure came from Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin and David Frost, while he expanded his nightclub appearances to include performing at the Improv between the acts of such rising-star comics as Bette Midler, Jimmie Walker, and John Belushi, among others.
He was spotted by Warner Bros. in 1975 and soon thereafter released his critically acclaimed debut album, We Got By, which catapulted him into international fame and garnered him a German Grammy Award. A second German Grammy would follow with the release of his second album, Glow.
One of Jarreau's most commercially and artistically successful albums is Breakin' Away (1981), which includes the hit song "We're in This Love Together." He wrote and performed the Grammy-nominated theme to the 1980s American television show Moonlighting. Among other things, he is well-known for his scat singing and the ability to perfectly imitate conventional guitar, bass and percussive instrumentation. He was also a featured vocalist on USA for Africa's "We are the World" and sang the line, "...and so we all must lend a helping hand."
He has toured and performed with such greats as Joe Sample, Kathleen Battle, Miles Davis, David Sanborn and Rick Braun. He also performed the role of the Teen Angel in a 1996 Broadway production of Grease. On March 6, 2001 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
After All
Al Jarreau Lyrics
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That no matter, come what may, love
Would prevail
And then inside the dreams I knew
Came the question lovers fear
Can true love fail
Then I would miss the childhood wish
And haven't I sung to you
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
I know in my heart and mind
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
And love, the author of space and time
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
And the love that heals the wound
After the war is through
Is the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
The lyrics to All by Al Jarreau talks about the power of love to conquer all obstacles and endure through the toughest of times. It reminisces on a time when the singer had complete faith in the resilience of true love, but a question began to nag at the back of their mind - can true love fail? However, despite this fear, the singer still holds onto the childhood wish of a knight in shining armor, who is faithful and true to their beloved. And so, the song declares that love will indeed survive, as it is the author of space and time, and keeps everything - from the galaxies to the smallest sparrow - alive. The love that heals wounds, even after the conflicts of war, is the same knight in shining armor, who remains loyal and true to his beloved. The song finishes with the singer's declaration that, no matter what happens, they will be the one to hold their loved one in their arms.
The lyrics to All are a beautiful reminder of the power of love, and how it can endure through the toughest of times. The lyrics are poetic and well-written, with metaphors such as the knight in shining armor representing the power and loyalty of true love. The song's message is motivational and uplifting, urging listeners to hold onto the belief that true love can indeed conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
There, there was a time I knew
I used to believe that love would always succeed
That no matter, come what may, love
Love can conquer anything, no matter the challenges it faces
Would prevail
Love will always win in the end
And then inside the dreams I knew
Even in my dreams, the question of true love's success existed
Came the question lovers fear
The fear that true love might fail crept in
Can true love fail
Is it possible that love might not succeed?
Then I would miss the childhood wish
I started to realize that my childhood fantasy of love conquering all might not be true
And haven't I sung to you
I have sung to you of love's power
Of the knight in armor bright
The idealized man who is strong, faithful and true
Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy
Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you
I know in my heart and mind
I am confident and sure that love will always survive
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
Love can endure any obstacle or challenge
And love, the author of space and time
Love is the force that creates and binds the universe
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
Love creates and sustains all life, from the smallest creatures to the vast universe
And the love that heals the wound
Love is the cure for our emotional pain and trauma
After the war is through
Even after the conflicts and struggles are over
Is the knight in armor bright
The loving, faithful, and dependable partner we all desire
Faithful and true to you
Someone who will always remain loyal and trustworthy
Darling, after all
My love for you will endure, no matter what happens
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will be the one to comfort and protect you
I will be the one to hold you
I will be your support system and your safe haven
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
I will always be there for you, to hold you and offer you comfort and strength
In my arms
A loving embrace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, GARDEN RAKE MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Al Jarreau, David Foster, Jay Joseph Graydon
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Luis Cavalcanti
There, there was a time I knew
That no matter, come what may, love
Would prevail
And then inside the dreams I knew
Came the question lovers fear
Can true love fail
Then I would miss the childhood wish
And haven't I sung to you
Of the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
I know in my heart and mind
That no matter, come what may, love will survive
And love, the author of space and time
Keeps the galaxies and each sparrow alive
And the love that heals the wound
After the war is through
Is the knight in armor bright
Faithful and true to you
Darling, after all
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
After all
I will be the one to hold you
I will be the one to hold you in my arms
In my arms
Valdecir Ferreira
ESTOU CHORANDO NESTE MOMENTO...😢😢😢 NÃO TÊM COMO NÃO SE EMOCIONAR COM ESSA LINDA MÚSICA 🎶 TENHO 43 ANOS E SÓ CURTO AS MÚSICAS DOS ANOS 70,80 E 90 SÃO DÉCADAS, QUE FICARAM ETERNAS NO MEU ❤️ COMO FOI BOM VIVER ESSAS DÉCADAS...POR ISSO ESTOU CHORANDO 😢😢 PASSOU MUITO RÁPIDO 😢😢😢
Kay Duhaime
I agree. Great songs, and artists singing them.
Alcione Garcia
Amo amo amo amo amo ,essa música mexe muito comigo ,chego choro ,😢😭😭😭😭😭😭
Tujuana Simmons
This song always brings back a certain sweet nostalgia. Growing up in the 80's was the absolute best! Men weren't afraid to express their feelings and true love was something couples cherished. I'm so glad my sister and I got the chance to see him in concert years ago! RIP Mr. Jarreau 🙏🏽❤
Freda Johnson
Amen I was brought up old school and I'm old fashion men's were totally different back then but now men's today has been so spoiled by some woman's that they expect woman to come to them I bet it won't be me I don't want not man unless he sent from God
Tujuana Simmons
@Freda Johnson Amen! My sentiments exactly! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Heitor Santos Silva
Que privilégio, curti muito essa música na minha juventude
Johnny C. Arce Vargas
This music is for always; you don't have to ask..."Who is listening this in...?" There ain't farewells for what you really love.
Cris di Paula
Fico tão feliz em ver aqui tantos comentários em português de brasileiros que tem bom gosto musical , vocês estão de parabéns! 🥰👍
José Afonso Alves
👏👏👏😁