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.
White Christmas
Al Jarreau Lyrics
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
May your days be merry and bright
And may all
Your Christmases be white
[Chorus]
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white
Christmas with you
Jingle Bells
All the way, all the way
The song ‘White Christmas’ by Al Jarreau is a classic Christmas song that has been adored by millions around the world. The song has a very simple but deep meaning. It is essentially about the nostalgia and longing for the happy memories of Christmas from childhood. The singer is dreaming of a white Christmas which reminds him of the ones he used to know. This is a reference to the snow-covered scenes that might have been a part of the singer’s childhood. The tree tops glistening and the children listening to the sleigh bells in the snow also refer to those wonderful memories.
The singer goes on to wish others a merry Christmas, and he hopes that their Christmases will also be as white and bright as the ones he remembers. The deep meaning behind the song lies in the ability of Christmas to bring people together and to remind them of happy childhood memories. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the good old days, and it encourages people to create new memories with their loved ones.
Overall, ‘White Christmas’ is a heartwarming and cheerful song that has a sentimentality attached to it that is hard to ignore. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing the special moments with our loved ones and creating happy memories that we can look back on with fondness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I wish for a Christmas with snow everywhere
Just like the ones I used to know
It should be similar to the ones I had in the past
Where the tree tops glisten
The shining of the Christmas trees is a pleasure to see
And children listen
The kids eagerly wait to hear the sounds of sleigh bells
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
They are hoping to hear the sound of bells with the snowing climate
With every Christmas card I write
Every message I send wishes for a snowy Christmas
May your days be merry and bright
I hope you enjoy the days of the holiday season with happiness and brightness
And may all your Christmases be white
I pray that every Christmas you have in the future will be snowy and beautiful
I'm dreaming of a white
My dream continues
Christmas with you
To spend that ideal Christmas with the person I love
Jingle Bells
The sound of Christmas
All the way, all the way
Is heard all around until the end of the season
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MyIngrate AlbinoChild
Yes. One of the best arrangements ever of this song.
Jurgen Kuppens
Wonderfull arrangement !! Jorge Calandrelli an amazing arranger and Al jarreau an unique singer !!
Iw - Files UFO
What a song !!! What an ARTIST ! Love it ! Makes me cry & smile same time...sigh...
juan carlos
Terrific arranger, and singular voice. Awesome!
Carlos Peluzza
mi preferido arreglista at all times just perfect Jorge Calandrelli from Argentina you always be in my heart mi Corazon se alegra al escuchar tu calidad de musico y arreglista, me diste la imaginacion para llegar a ser uno mas en el mundo de la musica latina, the mereces todo lo Bueno de la vida por traernos tanta belleza,,, Dios te bendiga y te siga dando este tremendo talent en tu vida.. awe, wonderful, greats music. thanks master :)
titirios1
Jorge C arrengements are pure joy
marie-paule Bredon
Beautiful song
Wunji1
Smooth and Soulful: 20th Century Masters The song you are looking for is on this CD...
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