… Read Full Bio ↴Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.
Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers.
After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing into her eighties.
Blossom Dearie died on 7th February 2009, at her apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Blossom Dearie Lyrics
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Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet nights and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
And the window lookin' on the mountains and the sea how lovely
Here with you so close to me
Till the final flicker of life's ember
I who was lost and lonely
Believing life was a only a bitter tragic joke
Have found with you the meaning of existence oh, my love
This is where to be
Here with you so close to me
Till the final flicker of life's ember
I who was lost and lonely
Believing life was a only a tragic joke
Have found with you the meaning of existence oh, my love
Blossom Dearie's Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars is a romantic ballad that invokes a sense of peacefulness and solitude. The lyrics express a desire for a quiet and serene atmosphere that can be found in the company of a loved one. The singer describes the beauty of nature and the tranquility of the moment. The guitar chords add to the calming effect, creating a dreamy and meditative mood.
The first verse sets the scene for a serene evening, with the singer's guitar chords blending into the surrounding silence. The second verse continues with a description of a perfect romantic moment, with a stroll by a quiet stream, and the enchanting view of the mountains and the sea from a window. The refrain emphasizes the importance of the moment and the significance of the relationship. The singer acknowledges a sense of spiritual fulfillment and the discovery of the meaning of existence through the love of the partner.
The lyrics represent an interpretation of the Brazilian bossa nova style, which Blossom Dearie embraced in her recording career. It was originally written and performed by Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, who was inspired by the beauty of Rio de Janeiro's night sky. Blossom Dearie's version was released in her 1960 debut album, "Blossom Dearie Sings Rootin' Songs."
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights and quiet stars
The peaceful atmosphere created by the night sky and twinkling stars
Quiet chords from my guitar
The soothing and calming music being played on the guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Enjoying the serene moment that is filled with nothing but silence
Quiet nights and quiet dreams
The peaceful and tranquil dreams that occur during a restful sleep
Quiet walks by quiet streams
Taking a calm and peaceful walk by a gently flowing stream
And the window lookin' on the mountains and the sea how lovely
Admiring the picturesque view from the window that portrays the beauty of the mountains and the sea
This is where to be
Feeling content and satisfied with the current situation
Here with you so close to me
Being in the company of a loved one and feeling the warmth and closeness of that relationship
Till the final flicker of life's ember
Enjoying this moment to the fullest until the end of life
I who was lost and lonely
Feeling alone and aimless before encountering a significant other
Believing life was only a bitter tragic joke
Thinking that life was nothing more than a miserable and sad jest
Have found with you the meaning of existence oh, my love
Discovering the true purpose of life through the love and companionship of a significant other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Heather Collins
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