His GRP debut album Freedom at Midnight was his biggest seller and most popular album. Benoit also says that it was his favorite album to produce, because it was when "everything came together," as he stated in an interview on smoothviews.com.
Out of respect for one of his main influencers, Bill Evans, he dedicated his 1992 album Letter to Evan to him.
Many of his songs employed a string section, most notably on his American Landscape and Orchestral Stories albums in 1997 and 2005, respectively. He has said that it is his dream to release a symphonic album.
In 2000, after the death of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, he released a memorial album entitled Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years! Collaborators included the chorus group Take 6, guitarist Mark Antoine and trumpeter Chris Botti. He also did the music for "Peanuts" in the later specials.
He is a close friend of The Rippingtons' guitarist and lead Russ Freeman, and they often appeared on each other's albums. They also released collaborative efforts The Benoit/Freeman Project and The Benoit / Freeman Project 2.
Land of the Loving
David Benoit Lyrics
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Love can be ours if we want it
Starting tonight ev'ry dream I ever knew
Here in your arms I'm believing
Fin'lly my life has a meaning of its own
Here in the land of loving I am home.
I was alone in the city
Cold empty nights and a million strangers' eyes
Here in your arms I'm beginning
To leave behind all the loneliness I knew
Here in the land of loving there is you.
In this simple room magic is made
Though the world seems unchanged
Leave the lights on I'm a bit afraid
This might be just a sweet dream.
Deep in the night love is growing
Though I had no way of knowing
That when I found you I found ev'rything I need
Here in your love I'll be staying
Fin'lly my life won't be living all alone
Here in the land of the loving I am home.
In David Benoit's song "Land of the Loving," the singer affirms that he has found his home in the land of love, a place where he feels safe, accepted, and loved. He acknowledges that he has encountered struggles and loneliness in his life before meeting his lover, but now he feels fulfilled and his life has taken on a new meaning. The singer highlights the transformative power of love, stating that deep in his lover's eyes is a promise that love can be theirs if they want it. He also expresses his fears that this newfound joy may be just a dream, but he is willing to stay and face his fears because the magic of love is palpable and real.
The song's lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced loneliness and longed for a place to call home. The singer's search for love and companionship is also relatable, and the declaration of finding one's home in the land of love is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone seeking connection and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in your eyes is a promise
You have given me hope through the passion in your eyes that love could be a part of our future.
Love can be ours if we want it
We both have the power to choose love and make it a reality for us.
Starting tonight ev'ry dream I ever knew
All of my past dreams will be surpassed by this new love, beginning tonight.
Here in your arms I'm believing
I have faith in your love and am comforted by your embrace.
Fin'lly my life has a meaning of its own
My life used to be empty, but being in love with you has given it new purpose and energy.
Here in the land of loving I am home.
Being with you in this place of love feels like home and where I belong.
I was alone in the city
Before I met you, I felt isolated in this bustling city.
Searchin' for someone to find me
I was hoping to find someone who could understand and appreciate me.
Cold empty nights and a million strangers' eyes
The nights were lonely and full of unfamiliar faces.
Here in your arms I'm beginning
I'm new to your affection and am just starting to comprehend its power.
To leave behind all the loneliness I knew
Being with you has helped me move past my past loneliness and forge a new path for myself.
Here in the land of loving there is you.
I've found love and companionship in this place, and it's all thanks to you being here with me.
In this simple room magic is made
Despite the simplicity of our surroundings, there's a sense of enchantment in the air between us.
Though the world seems unchanged
Despite the trials of the outside world and its turmoil, our realm together goes unaffected and is constant.
Leave the lights on I'm a bit afraid
Leaving the lights on for me soothes my anxieties and helps me feel more secure.
This might be just a sweet dream.
Despite the positive vibes, I'm still a bit worried this could all be too good to be true.
Deep in the night love is growing
My feelings for you seem to intensify when the world is quiet around us.
Though I had no way of knowing
I had little to no clue how overpowering and instantaneous our chemistry would be.
That when I found you I found ev'rything I need
Now that we're together, it seems like you're the final missing piece of the jumbled puzzle that is me.
Here in your love I'll be staying
I plan to devout myself to our love and make it a long-lasting commitment.
Fin'lly my life won't be living all alone
I've found someone to grow with and harmoniously live and love alongside of.
Here in the land of the loving I am home.
With you by my side, and love coursing through our connection, I sense a groundedness and belonging I never have before.
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Credits
Alto Saxophone – Brandon Fields (tracks: A3, B1)
Bass – Bob Feldman (tracks: A1, B2, B3, B4), Nathan East (tracks: A2, A3, A4, B1)
Concertmaster – William Henderson (2) (tracks: A1, B2, B4)
Conductor – Kenneth Bonebrake (tracks: A1, B2)
Drums – John Robinson (2) (tracks: A2, A3, A4, B1), Tony Morales (2) (tracks: A1, B2, B3, B4)
Guitar – Grant Geissman (tracks: A1, B2, B3), Paul Jackson Jr. (tracks: A2, A3, A4, B1)
Keyboards – Michael Lang* (tracks: B2), Randy Kerber (tracks: A2 to B3)
Orchestra – L.A. Modern String Orchestra, The (tracks: A1, B2, B4)
Percussion – Bobbye Hall (tracks: A2, A3 to B1), Del Blake (tracks: A1, B2), Michael Fisher (tracks: B3)
Piano, Keyboards – David Benoit
Producer – Jeffrey Weber
Soprano Saxophone – Ernie Watts (tracks: B2)
Vocals – Dianne Reeves (tracks: A3)
there's much more than one difference between Dianne Reeves and Diane Schuur....
@necktieguy1
Terrific song. That voice of Ms. Reeves is haunting. Thanks for this post.
@gabbytogado9378
One of my favorites from David Benoit. Diane Reeves sang this gem to perfection ❤
@cebedojames
This song is so Beautiful! A masterpiece!!
@mariateresa2018
I had a piano version of this on my mp3 player and has been my favorite music for relaxation for 2 years. I just heard this version from the radio this morning... Very beautiful. I love this song.
@marlonesguerra9439
Driving alone in a rainy weather makes me melt... world just stops. Thank you for this song Mr. Benoit. At 23 yrs, where are the songs like this?
@alexr4696
Marlon Esguerra Look up “Real Love” by Paulinho da Costa and “Real Thing” by Kalapana
@arancarify
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@Makitsi
Fabulous song. Benoit mad the most beautiful melodies.
@GUITAR385
David Benoit is a jazz musician who plays a very sweet and distinctive piano that distinguishes it from other pianists.
@DYLOR
one of my old time favorites... love it.