Wilson's repertoire includes both jazz and blues standards and renditions of pop and rock songs. Her contralto voice has been described as bluesy and sultry, and the style of her music ranges from swing to funk to bossa nova. Many of the songs she covers are by artists who usually record in other genres.
Wilson counts the late Miles Davis as one of her greatest influences. In 1989 she performed as the opening act for Davis at the JVC Jazz Festival in Chicago. In 1999 she produced Traveling Miles as a tribute to Davis. The album developed from a series of jazz concerts that she performed at Lincoln Center in November 1997 in Davis's honor and includes three selections based on Davis's own compositions, in which Wilson adapted the original themes.
A Brief Discography
Point of View (1986, JMT)
Days Aweigh (1987, JMT)
Blue Skies (1988, JMT)
Jumpworld (1989, JMT)
She Who Weeps (1990, JMT)
Live (1991, JMT)
After the Beginning Again (1992, JMT)
Dance to the Drums Again (1992, DIW/Columbia)
Blue Light 'til Dawn (1993, Blue Note)
New Moon Daughter (1995, Blue Note)
Rendezvous (with Jacky Terrasson) (1998, Blue Note)
Traveling Miles (1999, Blue Note)
Belly of the Sun (2002, Blue Note)
Glamoured (2003, Blue Note)
Thunderbird (2006, Blue Note)
Loverly (2008, Blue Note)
Silver Pony (2010, Blue Note)
Another Country (2012, eOne)
Official website: www.cassandrawilson.com
Warm Spot
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics
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On my way on my way
On my way
Back there again
Back to the warm spot in the middle of your soul
I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there
If I have my own way
Skipping 'round the holes
I have made my mind up I'm gonna have him
Anyway that I can
And so I'm on my way
On my way on my way
On my way on my way
Back there again
Back to the warm spot
In the middle of your soul
Copper colored conjure man
Wave your magic wand and rescue me
I've been searching far and wide
For someone to care for me
You're my angel in the morning light
You're my devil in the dark of night
I've been searching far and wide
But you've been out of sight, out of sight
On my way on my way
On my way on my way
On my way
Back there again
Back to the warm spot in the middle of your soul
Back there again
Back to the warm spot in the middle of your soul
(devil in the dark come back)
(devil in the dark come back)
You are the one true
Chocolate-colored conjure man
Wave your magic wand and rescue me
I've been searching far and wide
For someone to care for me
You're my angel in the morning light
You're my devil in the dark of night
I've been searching far and wide
But you've been out of sight, out of sight
I want to give you all I can give you
Leave no trace behind
I want to give you all I can give you
Leave no trace behind
I want to give you all I can give you
Leave no trace behind
I want to give you all I can give you
Leave no trace behind
The song "Warm Spot" by Cassandra Wilson is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the lengths that someone will go to in order to find it. The repetition of "on my way" highlights the singer's determination and persistence in seeking out the person she loves, no matter what obstacles she may face. The warm spot in the middle of the soul represents the love that they share, and the singer seems almost desperate to return to it.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of magic and the power of belief. The singer implores a "copper-colored conjure man" to use his magic wand to rescue her, indicating her belief in the power of mysticism and the supernatural world. The contrast between the angelic qualities of the person she loves in the morning light, and their devilish qualities in the dark of the night, adds depth to the portrayal of the complicated nature of love.
Overall, "Warm Spot" is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores the power of love and the journey one can embark on in order to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way on my way
I'm making my way towards my destination
On my way on my way
I'm determined to keep moving forward
On my way
I'm heading towards something important
Back there again
I'm returning to a place I've been before
Back to the warm spot in the middle of your soul
I'm going back to the comforting feeling that you provide
I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there
I will not give up until I reach my goal
If I have my own way
I will not let anyone stop me
Oh, I been running sideways
I've been avoiding obstacles and hurdles along the way
Skipping 'round the holes
I'm being agile and finding ways to get around obstacles
I have made my mind up I'm gonna have him
I'm determined to win your heart
Anyway that I can
I'll try any tactic to make you mine
Copper colored conjure man
A powerful figure who can help me with my goal
Wave your magic wand and rescue me
I'm calling for help to achieve my objective
I've been searching far and wide
I've been looking for someone to love and care for me
For someone to care for me
I want someone who will support and cherish me
You're my angel in the morning light
You bring happiness to my life
You're my devil in the dark of night
You can also bring pain and darkness
But you've been out of sight, out of sight
I haven't seen you in awhile
Couple-colored conjure man
A powerful figure who can help me with my goal
I want to give you all I can give you
I'm willing to do anything for you
Leave no trace behind
I want to make sure that my love is evident and lasting
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CASSANDRA WILSON
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Wheel333
Love this tune, thanks.
Giovanni Fosella
The whole album