Dianne came from a very musical family. Her father, who died when she was two years old, was also a singer. Her mother, Vada Swanson, played trumpet. A cousin, George Duke is a well known piano and keyboard player and producer.
Dianne and her sister Sharon were raised by their grandmother in Denver, Colorado. As a child Dianne took piano lessons and sang at every opportunity. When she was 11 years old her interest in music was enhanced by an inspiring teacher who thought that music was the best way to bring students together. Dianne discovered a love of music and that she wanted to be a singer.
Her uncle, Charles Burell, a bass player with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, introduced her to the music of jazz singers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday. She was especially impressed by Sarah Vaughan.
1974
At the age of sixteen she was singing at the George Washington Highschool in Denver, in a highschool bigband. That same year the band played at a music festival (Convention of the National Association of Jazz Educators). Her Band won first place and it was there she met the trumpeter Clark Terry, who after discovering her became her mentor.
1975
A year later she began studying music at the University of Denver, before she moving in 1976 to Los Angeles. In L.A. her interest in Latin-American music grew, and she began experimenting with different kinds of vocal music and finally decided to pursue a career as a singer. She met Eduardo del Barrio, and she toured with his group "Caldera" and sang in Billy Child's jazz band "Night Flights". Later she tour with Sergio Mendes.
From 1983 until 1986 she toured with Harry Belafonte as a lead singer. This period saw her first experiences with world music. In 1987 she became the first vocalist to sign with Blue Note records. She moved back to Denver from Los Angeles in 1992. She sang at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
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Grammy Awards
She has currently won 3 Grammy Awards for "Best Jazz Vocal Performance" for her albums
2001 In the Moment
2002 The Calling
2003 A Little Moonlight
2006 Good Night, And Good Luck (Soundtrack)
She is the only singer to have won this Grammy in three consecutive years.
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Discography
1977 - Welcome to My Love
1987 - Better Days
1988 - I Remember
1990 - Never Too Far
1991 - Dianne Reeves (same as Better Days)
1993 - Art & Survival
1994 - Quiet After the Storm
1996 - The Grand Encounter
1996 - Palo Alto Sessions
1997 - That Day
1997 - New Morning (live)
1999 - Bridges... produced by George Duke.
2000 - In The Moment (live)
2001 - The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan
2002 - Best of Dianne Reeves
2003 - A Little Moonlight
2004 - Christmas Time is Here
2005 - Good Night, And Good Luck (Soundtrack)
Comes Love
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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Comes a snow storm you can get a little heat
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a fire then you know just what to do
Blow a tire you can buy another shoe
Comes love nothing can be done
Don't try hiding cause there isn't any use
Comes a headache you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache see your dentist right away
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a heat wave you can hurry to the shore
Comes a summons you can hide behind the door
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes the measles you can quarantine the room
Comes a mouse you can chase him with a broom
Comes love nothing can be done
That's all brother if you've ever been in love
That's all sister you know what I'm thinking of
Comes a nightmare you can always stay awake
Comes depression you might get another break
Comes love nothing can be done
Dianne Reeves's song "Comes Love" talks about the uncontrollable nature of love. The lyrics poetically describe how when things like rain, snow, fire, tire blowouts, headaches, toothaches, heatwaves, lawsuits, or even measles occur, there's often some sort of solution or action you can take. However, when it comes to love, there is nothing that can be done to control it. Love often catches us off guard, and when it happens, we are powerless to resist it. The lyrics further suggest that there is no point in trying to avoid love since it will inevitably find you, and when it does, it can turn your life upside down.
The lyrics are cleverly written with a sense of humor, and they take the seemingly mundane events of life and juxtapose them with the unexplainable nature of love. The line "Comes a fire then you know just what to do, Blow a tire, you can buy another shoe, Comes love nothing can be done" highlights how we have solutions for every possible problem, except for matters of the heart. The line "Don't try hiding cause there isn't any use, you'll start sliding when your heart turns on the juice" emphasizes how love has a way of taking over us and making us lose our emotional balance.
Line by Line Meaning
Comes a rain storm put rubbers on your feet
When a storm comes, protect yourself by wearing rubbers on your feet.
Comes a snow storm you can get a little heat
When it snows, you can find heat to keep you warm.
Comes love nothing can be done
When love comes, there is nothing you can do to stop it or resist it.
Comes a fire then you know just what to do
When there's a fire, you know what actions to take in order to protect yourself and put it out.
Blow a tire you can buy another shoe
If you have a flat tire, you can always replace it with a new one.
Comes love nothing can be done
Once love arrives, there is no stopping or changing it.
Don't try hiding cause there isn't any use
Trying to hide your feelings for someone when you're in love is pointless.
You'll start sliding when your heart turns on the juice
Your emotions and feelings will take over when you fall in love.
Comes a headache you can lose it in a day
If you have a headache, it can pass quickly.
Comes a toothache see your dentist right away
When you have a toothache, it's best to see a dentist immediately.
Comes love nothing can be done
When you feel love, it cannot be ignored or avoided.
Comes a heat wave you can hurry to the shore
During a heat wave, finding relief at the beach can be comforting.
Comes a summons you can hide behind the door
If you receive a summons, you can try to avoid it by hiding behind a door.
Comes love nothing can be done
Once love comes, it is inevitable and unstoppable.
Comes the measles you can quarantine the room
If you have the measles, containing it by quarantining the room is important.
Comes a mouse you can chase him with a broom
If a mouse comes, you can chase it away using a broom.
Comes love nothing can be done
When love arrives, it's impossible to resist or ignore it.
That's all brother if you've ever been in love
If you've ever been in love, you understand the power and effects of it.
That's all sister you know what I'm thinking of
If you're a woman and you've experienced love, you understand the feelings and thoughts that come with it.
Comes a nightmare you can always stay awake
During a nightmare, you can stay awake to avoid it or fight it off.
Comes depression you might get another break
When depression sets in, you may need a break or opportunity to recover from it.
Comes love nothing can be done
When love appears, it cannot be denied or altered.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Tobias, Lew Brown, Sammy H. Stept
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RM R
Her voice is magic
Joel Sheridan
Arguably the greatest female jazz voice of her generation.
Zakes Pekwa
Thanks Mpho this is beautiful 👌🏿👋