Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as the second coming of Sanborn.
Koz graduated from UCLA with a degree in mass communications in 1986 and started into his musical career almost immediately afterwards playing for crooner Bobby Caldwell. For the rest of the 1980s, Koz served as a session musician in several bands, toured with artists such as Richard Marx, and played in the house band on Arsenio Hall's late-night talk show.
In 1990, Koz decided to pursue a solo career. The move proved to be successful, and his self-titled album earned high praise from critics and fans alike. His later albums include Lucky Man, The Dance, and Saxophonic. Saxophonic was nominated for both a Grammy and an NAACP Image Award.
In 1994, Koz began hosting a syndicated radio program, "The Dave Koz Radio Show" (formerly "Personal Notes"), featuring the latest music and interviews with who's who in the genre. He is currently co-host of the morning show on 94.7 The Wave, a smooth jazz station in Los Angeles.
In 2002, Koz started a record label, Rendezvous Entertainment, with Frank Cody and Hyman Katz. One of the first albums from that label was Golden Slumbers: A Father's Lullaby, which came at the time his brother Jeff became a father for the first time.
Koz also performed "Faces of the Heart", which served as the theme song on the ABC hit soap General Hospital from 1993 to 2004.
Koz came out publicly as a gay man in an April 2004 interview with The Advocate magazine. Later the same year, he was named by People magazine as one of their "50 Hottest Bachelors" in their June issue.
In 2006, Koz was selected to host a syndicated afternoon show for Broadcast Architecture's new Smooth Jazz Network. The show, based in Los Angeles, will be broadcast on other Smooth Jazz stations across the country. Koz and Ramsey Lewis will become the only two Smooth Jazz personalities to host two different syndicated shows during the week.
Lucky Man
Dave Koz Lyrics
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I look at you and I understand
That I am such a lucky man
You, slowly turn, slowly smile
And it hits me so hard, once again
I am such a lucky man
There's a reason you are here with me
Life has its ups and downs
But I'll get through
If I can stay with you forever
I look in your eyes and I understand
I am such a lucky man
There's a reason you are here with me
I know I'll get through
If I can stay with you forever
I know I don't tell you enough
But It's the way that I feel
I look at you and I understand
That I am such a lucky man
Who could have planned
That I would be such a lucky man
The song Lucky Man by Dave Koz is a love ballad that expresses gratitude for the presence of a special person in the singer's life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply moved by his lover's smile and feels lucky to have found someone who makes him feel happy and complete. The lines "I look at you and I understand / That I am such a lucky man" convey a sense of amazement and wonder, suggesting that the singer is in awe of his partner's beauty and presence.
The song acknowledges that life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs, but the singer is confident that he can face anything as long as he has his partner beside him. The lines "Life has its ups and downs / But I'll get through / If I can stay with you forever" express a sense of determination and optimism, suggesting that the singer is committed to his relationship and willing to face whatever challenges may come his way.
Overall, Lucky Man is a heartfelt tribute to love and the power it has to transform our lives. The song encourages listeners to appreciate the special people in their lives and to cherish the moments of happiness they bring.
Line by Line Meaning
You, standing there, unaware
As I see you standing there, oblivious to my gaze, I realize how fortunate I am to have you in my life.
I look at you and I understand
That I am such a lucky man
Your mere presence brings me joy and comfort, reminding me how lucky I am to have you by my side.
You, slowly turn, slowly smile
And it hits me so hard, once again
I am such a lucky man
As you turn and your smile transforms your entire face, I am reminded again of just how fortunate I am to have you in my life.
Sometimes it's all so clear
There's a reason you are here with me
Life has its ups and downs
But I'll get through
If I can stay with you forever
At times, life can be confusing, but having you with me feels like destiny. Though there may be tough times, I know that I can get through anything with you by my side.
I look in your eyes and I understand
I am such a lucky man
Looking into your eyes, I am struck by the realization of how blessed I am to have you in my life.
I know I don't tell you enough
But It's the way that I feel
Though I may not express it as often as I should, my feelings of gratitude for you are always present in my heart.
Who could have planned
That I would be such a lucky man
It amazes me to think that life has brought me to a place where I have you, someone who brings me so much joy and luck.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Ashcroft
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Cade Evans
Love to hear Charles sing this song such a beautiful song great melody Charles soft soothing vocals on this just had so much feeling in it jazzy backups in this love it
Semper Fi
The best album ever.. Great!
Raymond Sales
THE DANCE
sevenwinds17
Simple. Powerful. Beautiful.
KayJay T
Sounds sensational. Who's that on vocals?
Joe Dirt
Charles Pettigrew from the 90's band, Charles and Eddie. Unfortunately, he died of cancer back around 2001
Alejo C Morales Jr.
Feeling Lucky right now 😻
Dispositivo Nuevo
Pensar que está canción es buenisima, y casi nadie la conoce
Me encanta!!!
Fiz 2wheel
The best.
Dane Williams
If he didn't say "MAN," I thought it was a woman singing..