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.
Says
Al Jarreau Lyrics
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I like it
She says it's we
I like it
She says that we
Should try it
More us more we
I buy it
She says it's
Her best of all
And does it
So why wonder
Why question why
When she says
She says she's been to Corcovado
The Cote d'Azure and Monte Carlo
She says but when you think it all through
It don't compare to where we're going to
I've never been to Corcovado
But I've seen Milwaukee and Chicago
I'll go to Jupiter to be with her
VERSE
Elle dit c'est moi
C'est super
Je dit c'est toi
C'est super
Pour nous ca va
C'est super
Ca va de soit
C'est super
Et pourquoi pas
C'est super
On ce ferra
C'est super
BRIDGE:
She says toi
She says moi
She says la
She says ca va
FRENCH CHORUS
So why wonder why, question why
What she says
The lyrics of Al Jarreau's song "Says" seem to be about a woman who is confident and optimistic about their relationship. The first verse introduces the idea that the woman is encouraging and supportive of their relationship, saying "it's me" and "it's we". She suggests that they should work on becoming more of a team, saying "More us more we, I buy it". The woman feels that their relationship is the best thing she has ever experienced, and the singer questions why he should doubt her.
The second verse reveals that the woman has traveled to some of the most luxurious and beautiful places in the world. She mentions Corcovado, a famous mountain in Brazil, and the French Riviera, comparing them to their future together, which she believes will be even better. The singer responds with a touch of humor, mentioning that he has only been to Milwaukee and Chicago, but is willing to go as far as Jupiter to be with her.
The French chorus and verses continue the theme of the woman's enthusiasm for their relationship, and the singer's willingness to go along with her plans.
Overall, the lyrics of "Says" suggest a simple message about the power of positivity and optimism in a relationship. The woman is confident that they can become a stronger team together, and she encourages the singer to trust her and believe in their future together.
Line by Line Meaning
She says it's me
She affirms that I am the one she wants and loves
I like it
I feel good hearing that
She says it's we
She believes that we are a team and should work together
I like it
I approve of her statement
She says that we
She suggests that we should try something out together
Should try it
She thinks it's worth considering
More us more we
She wants to strengthen our relationship by making it more cohesive
I buy it
I agree with her and support her proposal
And after all
Despite everything else, there's one thing that matters
She says it's
She claims that the following thing is important
Her best of all
It's something that she values above anything else
And does it
She takes action and follows through with what she says
So why wonder
There is no need to be curious or uncertain
Why question why
There's no need to probe and ask for reasons why she said what she said
When she says
It's better to trust and believe her
She says she's been to Corcovado
She tells me that she has traveled to many exotic and beautiful places
The Cote d'Azure and Monte Carlo
She specifies two of those places, known for their stunning coastlines and luxurious casinos
She says but when you think it all through
However, when reflecting on her experiences, she realizes something else is more important
It don't compare to where we're going to
Our future journey together surpasses all her previous travels
I've never been to Corcovado
I haven't seen some of the famous sights she has
But I've seen Milwaukee and Chicago
I have my own experiences and fond memories of places I've been
I'll go to Jupiter to be with her
I will do anything to be with her, even if it seems impossible
Elle dit c'est moi
She says that it's her who is important
C'est super
It's amazing or excellent
Je dit c'est toi
I say that it's you who is special
Pour nous ca va
For us, everything is good
Ca va de soit
It goes without saying
Et pourquoi pas
And why not?
On ce ferra
We will do it together and get it done
She says toi
She mentions you
She says moi
She refers to herself
She says la
She points something out
She says ca va
She says everything is good
So why wonder why, question why
There is no need to doubt, investigate, or seek understanding
What she says
Just trust and accept what she says
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.