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)
I'm In Love Again
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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And the feeling's not new
Yes, I know the signs
And I know what to do
It's a highway
That I have traveled through before
So I know all the curves
[Chorus]
Here I go again
The way that I always do
Cause I'm in love again
All over again with you
I'm alive again
I can wake up and sing
Nothing bores me now
I enjoy everything
[Chorus]
I'm alive again
I can wake up and sing
Nothing bores me now
I enjoy everything
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Dianne Reeves's "I'm In Love Again" talks about the feeling of falling in love all over again. The artist expresses that this is not a new feeling since she has traveled through this highway before, meaning the pathway of love. The way she feels about her significant other is familiar, but it still brings her joy and excitement. The artist knows the feelings and signs of love, and she knows what to do. She has been through curves and tough times, but she has come back for more because love's feeling is worth it.
According to the chorus of the song, the artist is going through this phase again, and it's just the way she always does. The love she has for her significant other is making her feel alive again. It brings joy into her life and makes her excited to wake up and enjoy everything. The lyrics show how the artist is grateful for this feeling and how it has changed her whole perspective on life.
In essence, the lyrics of "I'm In Love Again" are about the familiar feeling of falling in love, and the joy that comes with it. The artist has been through the process before, but it still feels new and refreshing. It's a beautiful expression of how love can make someone feel alive again, and how it can change the perspective on life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love again
I am experiencing the feeling of falling in love again
And the feeling's not new
This feeling is not unfamiliar to me
Yes, I know the signs
I am aware of the signs that accompany love
And I know what to do
I am equipped with the knowledge of how to handle these signs
It's a highway
The experience of falling in love is akin to a well-traveled road
That I have traveled through before
I have already experienced this journey of falling in love
So I know all the curves
I am aware and familiar with all the twists and turns of the journey
And I've come back for more
Despite or perhaps because of the ups and downs of past relationships, I am choosing to experience love again
Here I go again
I am embarking on this journey of falling in love
The way that I always do
This is a familiar path that I have taken before
Cause I'm in love again
I am in love and that is the reason for taking this journey again
All over again with you
I am falling in love with you all over again
I'm alive again
Being in love has brought back my passion for life
I can wake up and sing
I feel so alive that I want to burst into song every morning
Nothing bores me now
Even the mundane tasks of daily life are now enjoyable because of my love
I enjoy everything
Life, in general, is far more pleasurable and interesting because I am in love
Here I go again
Once again, I am embarking on the journey of falling in love
The way that I always do
This is a familiar path that I have taken before and am taking again
Cause I'm in love again
I am in love and that is the reason for taking this journey again
All over again with you
I am falling in love with you all over again
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PEGGY LEE, BILL SCHLUGER, CY COLEMAN
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