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.
Moonlighting
Al Jarreau Lyrics
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Some fly by day
Nothing could change you
Set and sure of the way
There is the sun and moon
They sing their own sweet tune
Watch them when dawn is due
We'll walk by night
We'll fly by day
Moonlighting strangers
Who just met on the way
The lyrics to Al Jarreau's song Moonlighting speak of two strangers who have just met on their journey. They are both walking and flying, with one being set and sure of the way. Despite their differences, they are sharing the same space and moving towards their destination. The imagery of the sun and moon sharing the sky also adds to the theme of unity and coexistence despite differences.
The title "Moonlighting" refers to the practice of taking on a second job or working at night. The lyrics suggest that the two strangers are working towards something bigger than themselves, perhaps a common goal or purpose. The idea of working together towards a shared goal despite differences is a common theme in Al Jarreau's music.
Overall, the lyrics to Moonlighting convey a sense of hope and optimism, that two strangers can come together and achieve something great.
Line by Line Meaning
Some walk by night
There are people who prefer the night over the day.
Some fly by day
There are people who prefer the day over the night.
Nothing could change you
You are so confident in yourself that nothing can alter your perception.
Set and sure of the way
You are confident and certain of the direction you are taking.
There is the sun and moon
The sun and moon are two significant celestial bodies.
They sing their own sweet tune
Each celestial body moves in its own specific way to produce their music.
Watch them when dawn is due
Observe the sun and moon when it's about to be sunrise.
Sharing one space
Although the sun and moon are different, they still occupy the same space.
We'll walk by night
We will be exploring the darkness.
We'll fly by day
We will be soaring through the daylight.
Moonlighting strangers
We are two people with unknown identities, working in the night.
Who just met on the way
We recently encountered each other while we were traveling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK FARRELL, LEO SAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@avalonpark1574
Lets down the list:
Love Boat
Fantasy Island
Hart to Hart
Dynasty
Knotts Landing
Dallas
Three Company (closing years)
Benson
Soap???(was that 70's or 80's)
Remington Steele....
someone want to continue the list
@maximilianoplaa7334
Some walk by night
Some fly by day
Nothing could change you
Set and sure of the way
Charming and bright
Laughing and gay
I'm just a stranger
Love the Blues and the Braves
There is the sun and moon
Facing their old, sweet tune
Watch them when dawn is due
Sharing one space
Some walk by night
Some fly by day
Something is sweeter
When you meet 'long the way
There is the sun and moon
Facing their old, sweet tune
Watch them when dawn is due
Sharing one space
So come walk the night
Come fly by day
Something is sweeter
'Cause we met 'long the way
We'll walk the night
We'll fly by day
Moonlighting strangers
Who just met on the way
Who just met on the way
To The Memory (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 12, 194O-Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2O17) Thank You For Your Magic Forever
@RAIN-AGAIN
@@SandrinesVoxServices
Hi Sandrine.
Up late watching how the series :
Moonlighting came to be.
Noticed your thought.
And, you are 1000% right!!!
The lyric is: they sing there own sweet tune.
As a songwriter of over 50 years, I can say from experience, when there is a song of this caliber, with words assembled with this magnitude of finesse and eloquence; performed and written with such rare perfection as only Mr. Jarreau can deliver, one can only understand his blessed talent could have only been given to him as a sacred gift.
By the way, Lee Holdridge , who wrote the music has a beautiful story on how he begged Al Jarreau to write and sing it.
You can pull it up on you Tube.
And lastly….. those dates under the lyrics above of March 1944 to February 2017 are to memorialize Mr. Jarreau.
He gave the planet 77 glorious years of sweetness………
Continue resting easy Al….. and yes,
we miss you very much….. your music lives on forever and ever!!!
With love,
Rain
@duckduckgoismuchbetter
@@SandrinesVoxServicesI'm not certain of the lyrics of this song one way or the other. But I will tell you this, your words could easily be correct, and I'll tell you why.
Most people who post lyrics in YouTube comments naturally just copy them out of lyric sites. And the lyric sites universally, essentially 100 percent of the time, have intentionally altered lyrics...a word or phrase altered here or there. It'll seem plausible to those who don't really know the lyrics already, but stands out like a sore thumb to those who do, and is confusing to those who weren't really sure, but thought the real words were a bit different.
The reason is one or both of the following. One, to avoid copyright strikes. Although I think the lyric owner companies themselves hire professionals to "obfuscate" the lyrics and provide them to the lyric sites. And that leads to the second reason. I think it's partly the same reason that cartographers put tiny fake islands in the middle of the oceans of their maps, so they can tell who is copying their maps.
So point is, go back and listen to the lyrics again. And if you're really 100 percent sure you're right...then you probably are.
Personally, I don't know about this particular song. But these lyrics sites, as a nearly universal rule, have one to several incorrect words or phrases hidden sneakily in essentially 100 percent of their lyrics. And the "mistakes" are of a recognizable pattern, once you start to notice it. So I think it's a small group of people...professionals, probably professional hired songwriters, who are contracted to pump these variations out, and get them into the lyrics sites. 😉
@chrisallen7911
This song and show absolutely captivate the feel of growing up in the 1980s. Such a wonderful time!! I pray kids one day will have the innocence and joy we felt growing up in this time.
@sundaynightslowjams
Amen!!!
@MsNini-sw2jn
Absolutely Beautiful :-)
@wildone106
When I die Im goin back there..
@hdjksa52
They will, in their own way. People from the 60s were saying that about us.
@7thvenom
I think its much different now.....times are bad now
@djesanto
Nostalgia is the strangest feeling. Hearing such beauty makes me both happy and sad. I miss the 80s.
@user-vn1hv5xp9j
불안정한 시기였지만 돌이켜보면 내 인생에서 안락했었던 초등학교시기에 봤었던 미드OST. 이 곡을 들으면 나 또한 반가우면서도 뭔가 슬픈, 그리움… 마음속에서 무언가가 울컥합니다. 그때가 그립나봅니다
@shareofmoney
That’s such a great way to put it. There is joy because you experienced that time but sorrow in the fact that some of the simpler times have gone away!
@MrSilver2509
I do I miss the 80s