An actress, singer, talk show host, and author, the multi-talented Reese first started singing in church in her hometown of Detroit when she was six years old. By the age of 13, she was touring with gospel great Mahalia Jackson; then, at 18, she formed the Meditation Singers and became the first performer to bring gospel music to the casinos of Las Vegas. Reese expanded her musical repertoire as a vocalist with the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra and began recording albums, with such hits as "Don't You Know" and "And That Reminds Me" in the 1950s. She appeared extensively as a guest on the top television variety series, logging more than 20 appearances in one year on The Ed Sullivan Show on the CBS Television Network. Reese was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Female Soloist in Gospel Music in 1987.
Tapping into her other skills, she was host of a television talk show in 1969-1970, then began guest-starring in such series as Sanford and Son, The A-Team, Crazy Like a Fox and Picket Fences. She starred in the CBS Network series Charlie & Co. and The Royal Family. Reese's current projects include a new album based on her 27-city tour with her revue, "Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues," as well as song on the Touched By An Angel Soundtrack. Her best-selling autobiography, "Angels Along the Way," is published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Reese also starred in the telefilms Emma's Wish, with Joanna Kerns, and The Secret Path, with Ossie Davis.
How About
Della Reese Lyrics
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Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare
I like New York in June, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree
On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?
The song "How About You" by Della Reese is a classic song about the joy of meeting someone you are attracted to and finding common interests to connect over. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that meeting someone can be a wonderful thing, but the ultimate happiness of a relationship will depend on the little things that they share in life. The singer then suggests various things that she enjoys, such as New York in June, Gershwin tunes, firesides during storms, potato chips, moonlight, motor trips, and good books. She also mentions her admiration for President Roosevelt and holding hands in movie theaters when the lights are low.
As the lyrics continue, the singer mentions that she likes the simple pleasures of life, like laughing at Jack Benny's jokes and window shopping on 5th Avenue. She also enjoys indulging in treats like banana splits and late suppers at the Ritz. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer dreaming of fame and success and expressing her desire to share that with her partner.
Overall, "How About You" is a joyful and optimistic song about finding someone to enjoy the little things in life with. The lyrics celebrate the pleasures of the everyday and suggest that finding someone to share them with can make life even more wonderful.
Line by Line Meaning
When a girl meets boy
When two people meet in a romantic context
Life can be a joy
A romantic relationship can bring happiness and fulfillment in life
But the note they end on
The success or failure of their relationship in the long run
Will depend on
Hinges on
Little pleasures they will share
The small things that they enjoy together
So let us compare
Let's see what we both enjoy together
I like New York in June, how about you?
Do you also like New York in June?
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
Do you also like listening to Gershwin music?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I enjoy a cozy fireplace when there's a storm outside.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
I enjoy simple pleasures like eating potato chips, going on romantic drives and being out under the moonlight.
How about you?
Do you also like these things?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I absolutely love reading books and can't seem to read enough of them.
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I find Franklin Roosevelt attractive and intriguing.
Holding hands at the movie show,
Engaging in physical affection during a film screening
When all the lights are low
When the room is dark
May not be new, but I like it,
It's not a new activity, but it's something I enjoy
How about you?
Do you like it too?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
I find Jack Benny's jokes funny.
To a degree.
To some extent
I love the common folks.
I appreciate and feel a kinship with ordinary people.
That includes me.
I consider myself part of the common folks.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I enjoy looking at the displays in the shops on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I take pleasure in indulging in tasty desserts like banana splits and having elegant dinners at fine dining establishments like the Ritz.
How about you?
Do you also like doing these things?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I like to dream of becoming famous and successful.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I want us to be together and achieve fame and success as a team.
I can see we're in harmony,
I feel that we have a lot in common and share similar likes and dislikes.
Looks like we both agree
It seems like we are in concurrence on our tastes and preferences.
On what to do,
In terms of how we spend our time together.
And I like it, how about you?
I'm enjoying it, how about you?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rdsims8809
DELLA,
YOU SUNG THIS SONG TO THE HILT....YOU OWN THIS SONG. WE MISS YOU. SING IT GIRL!!! GO GIRL, GO!!!
CLASS ACT!!! DELLA WAS AHEAD OF HER TIME EVEN WITH HER OWN TELEVISION SHOW. YOU DID THIS SONG!!
REST IN PEACE
@michaeldelacerda8210
My dad asked this to be played at the end of the funeral mass for my mom. It tore me up to see my dad as he sat in the front pew listening to this play, just looking downward, while tears slowly rolled down his cheeks. He loved my mom so very much. Since her death, before going to sleep each night, he will say his prayers and pull out one of the many love letters she wrote and sent to him when he was stationed in Europe during the Korean war. It has now been almost 14 years since my mom passed. My dad is now 93. He misses her more each day and looks forward to seeing her again when he passes from this life.
@flawlesslawless4180
Life is bittersweet
@ssvduck
Your dad's story resonates so deeply with me. Love survives. It is the one thing we get to keep. Its memory is powerful and healing. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I wish you and your father peace and love.
@captebbtide
Incredibly poignant! You and your folks SHALL see each other again!
@debilee1654
So emotional, I can't even put down what I feel. My husband of 35 yrs passed away , oh my 16 yrs ago. I miss him everyday, love is one of the wonderful things you get from this life, besides the memories that we have. Sorry about rambling on, just wanted to tell you ,your parents knew love for each other. 💕
@evansent
wow. let's record him talking about your mom?
@aladdinbryant1
im 17 years old and i say we need sme music like this on the radio
@user-cc6oe2js4w
I agree!!
@wegotthistogether9443
Turning 30 soon!
@margiechapman8836
Della Reese was truly one of the best singers in her time...I love her voice and love her!!! Rest now Della...so many have fallen in love with you!!!