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.
What a Difference a Day Makes
Della Reese Lyrics
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Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
(Since you said you were mine)
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
(It's heaven when you find romance on your menu)
What a diff'rence a day made
And the difference is you
(What a diff'rence a day makes)
(There's a rainbow before me)
(Skies above can't be stormy)
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
(It's heaven when you find romance on your menu)
What a diff'rence a day made
And the difference is you
Della Reese's "What a Difference a Day Makes" is a romantic song that explores the transformative power of love. The lyrics describe how just one day can completely change a person's life, from a lonely yesterday filled with rain to a blissful today filled with sunshine and flowers. The singer expresses how she was once alone and blue but has now become a part of someone else, and with this newfound love, her lonely nights are no more. The chorus repeats the phrase "What a diff'rence a day made" as a reminder of the drastic change that came with the arrival of this new love interest.
Overall, the song's message is about the transformative power of love and how it can turn a bleak and stormy life into a joyful and bright one. The lyrics also touch on the idea that finding love can feel like heaven, and it can bring a sense of completeness to one's life. Ultimately, the singer attributes this change to the person she is now with, stating that "the difference is you."
Line by Line Meaning
What a diff'rence a day made
One day changed everything
Twenty-four little hours
Only one day passed
Brought the sun and the flowers
Things got better and brighter
Where there used to be rain
There used to be sadness and tears
My yesterday was blue, dear
I was unhappy yesterday
Today I'm part of you, dear
Now I feel happy and connected to you
My lonely nights are through, dear
My nights are no longer lonely
(Since you said you were mine)
(Since you declared your love for me)
There's a rainbow before me
There's hope and happiness in front of me
Skies above can't be stormy
Everything feels right and peaceful
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
Since we fell in love and shared a magical moment
(It's heaven when you find romance on your menu)
(Finding love is a wonderful thing)
And the difference is you
The reason everything changed for the better is because of you
Writer(s): Rr
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