Bennett is originally from Illinois, where she grew up on a musical diet of Big Band melodies and Broadway show tunes.
At times a stylist and, more often, the singer of self-composed music and lyrics, she is always a genuine artist in performance. A lifetime of entertaining combined with a disciplined regimen of daily practice and consistent training is evident in masterful live performances and perfect studio recordings.
By her mid-twenties, Bennett was already a well traveled woman and, certainly, a vocalist of the world. By the 1980’s, Chris Bennett had established herself as a successful singer, songwriter and producer, occasionally singing back-up for Rita Coolidge and Johnny Mathis. Her songs were being recorded by the likes of Tina Turner and The Manhattan Transfer. She co-wrote and co-produced for The Three Degrees, the final Munich Machine album “Body Shine” and the Suzi Lane album “Ooh La La.” She also played a key role in producing for and writing with up-and-coming Grammy-award winning Blues artist Keb Mo.
In the 1990’s, Bennett reflected on her career as an accomplished singer, noteworthy producer and popular songwriter. Having performed for others behind the scenes primarily throughout the 1980’s, she made a promise to return to the recording studio and the concert stage, this time, for herself. It would also be a return to her first musical love: jazz.
Bennett specialized in creating a musical experience of self composed pieces, some jazz classics and a contemporary cover or two. The success of her debut jazz CD led to a series of future releases that capitalized on this combination. Jazz magazines critically praised her, noting “after a successful career as a background performer, it is a pleasure to welcome Chris Bennett to center stage.”
From disco diva to jazz chanteuse, the musical journey of Chris Bennett has been the evolution of an artist come full circle. An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, composer and producer, she recently added Broadway musical composer to her repertoire.
Midnight Express
Chris Bennett Lyrics
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Silently retreating down an empty hall
Suddenly a stirring
Finally recurring where I let it fall
Following the wanderings of a dream
A dream that keeps my soul alive
Believing in an open sky
Dancing with a stranger
Careless of the danger
There within his smile
While the dew was forming
Breathing in the morning
Like a sleeping child
If the memory of the light should fade
Horizons reaching cold and blue
Until your heart is free to fly
Then I will keep the sun for you
Until you touch the open sky
Then I will keep the sun for you
Until we never say goodbye
Then I will keep the sun for you
These lyrics from Chris Bennett's "Theme from Midnight Express" describe a dream that keeps the singer's soul alive, a dream that propels them toward hope and love. The stanza opens with an image of night receding down an empty hall, a quiet and solitary atmosphere. But suddenly, there's a stirring, something beginning again after a pause. The singer follows the wanderings of this dream, which seems to represent something precious and life-giving to them. They believe in an open sky, a space where anything is possible, and in love, which can be seen as another form of boundless possibility.
The singer then describes dancing with a stranger and being careless of danger, swept up in the moment, captivated by another's smile. There's a sense memory embedded in this image, as it takes place "while the dew was forming," linking it to a fresh and ephemeral moment in time. In the next lines, the singer takes a deep breath "like a sleeping child," suggesting a peacefulness and innocence. They acknowledge that the memory of this moment might fade, but the horizon is always there, a symbol of the future that stretches out ahead in all directions. Ultimately, the singer is willing to keep the sun shining until another person's heart is free to fly and together, they can embrace the open sky and never say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
As the night is leaving
As darkness slowly recedes, giving way to daylight
Silently retreating down an empty hall
Quietly receding, like footsteps down a deserted hallway
Suddenly a stirring
A sudden movement or awakening
Finally recurring where I let it fall
The dream or feeling resurfaces where it was once forgotten
Following the wanderings of a dream
Chasing after the meanderings of a dream
A dream that keeps my soul alive
A dream that gives me purpose and meaning
Believing in an open sky
Having faith in limitless possibilities
Believing in a love
Having faith in the power of love
Dancing with a stranger
Enjoying the moment with someone unknown
Careless of the danger
Unconcerned about any potential risks
There within his smile
Finding joy in the other person's smile
While the dew was forming
In the early hours of the morning, before the sun evaporates the dew
Breathing in the morning
Taking in the fresh air of a new day
Like a sleeping child
Innocent and content, like a peacefully sleeping child
If the memory of the light should fade
If the memory of happier times begins to grow dim
Horizons reaching cold and blue
Feeling lost and alone in a vast, empty world
Until your heart is free to fly
Until you've found peace and freedom within yourself
Then I will keep the sun for you
I'll be there for you, no matter what
Until you touch the open sky
Until you've experienced the boundless possibilities of life
Then I will keep the sun for you
I'll continue to support you
Until we never say goodbye
Until we're together forever
Then I will keep the sun for you
I'll hold on to you always
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS BENNETT, CHRISTINE BENNETT, GIORGIO MORODER
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Cele
pure masterpiece. underrated
Derrick Askew
Yes it is
canal do boçal
Que canção maravilhosa ( de um filme espetacular), obrigado por nós proporcionar essa maravilha.
Harmony
30 years after the first time I heard this stunning masterpiece I can see myself younger hoping for the best.How extremely powerful can be music..❤❤
Eglantine Sanson
Merci 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Cette version longue ❤️pas de mots... Tellement de souvenirs reviennent, avec toi mon frère qui l'écoutait en boucle, une tellement belle musique, arabisante par moments ça rappelle le film
Alicia Santia
LO AMO CON LOCURA ESTE TEMAAA, ME HACE LLORAR YO TENIA EL LP!!!
Angel Sanchez
UNA DE LAS GRANDES PELÍCULAS DE LA HISTORIA DEL CINE Y EL MAESTRO DE LA MÚSICA EL GRAN GIORGIO MORODER! Y EL GRAN BRAD DAVIS
ALAN PARKER. EXCELENTE TODO!
Mitchosaure
Excellent extended mix qui donne enfin toute sa dimension à cette œuvre magistrale! Bravo Julian! (même si les raccords ne sont pas très pro!)
Luciano Odorico
Bella musica! ❤️
Maria del Carmen Garcia
muy lindo cantado este temazo graciassssss