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)
Lovin' You
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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Making love with you is all I wanna do
Loving you is more than just a dream come true
And everything that I do is out of loving you
No one else can make me feel the colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
Loving you has made my life so beautiful
And everyday of my life is filled with loving you
Loving you I see your soul come shining through
Every time that we, ooh, I'm more in love with you
No one else can make me feel the colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in the spring time
Loving you has made my life so beautiful
And everyday of my life is filled with loving you
Loving you I see your soul come shining through
Every time that we, I'm more in love with you, baby
The song "Lovin' You" by Dianne Reeves is a classic love song that exudes romance and intimacy. The opening line of the song, "Loving you is easy 'cause your beautiful," sets the tone for the whole piece. The love between the two people is portrayed as effortless and natural, without any doubts or hesitations. The lines "And everything that I do is out of loving you" suggest that the person's love is their driving force, motivating them every step of the way.
The intimacy between the two lovers is enhanced by the lyrics "Making love with you is all I wanna do." The line emphasizes the sexual tension between the two people in a subtle yet powerful manner. However, the song's meaning transcends the physical aspect of love to depict a more profound connection. The chorus "Loving you has made my life so beautiful" and "And every day of my life is filled with loving you" conveys that the love between them brings meaning and joy to their lives. The last line "Every time that we, ooh, I'm more in love with you" encapsulates the idea that their love grows stronger with each passing day.
Overall, "Lovin' You" is a testament to the beauty and strength of true love. The lyrics paint an idyllic picture of a relationship that is built on love, trust, and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Loving you is easy 'cause your beautiful
I find it easy to love you because you're incredibly beautiful.
Making love with you is all I wanna do
All I want to do is to make love to you repeatedly.
Loving you is more than just a dream come true
Being with you surpasses even my wildest dreams.
And everything that I do is out of loving you
All my actions are driven by my love for you.
No one else can make me feel the colors that you bring
No one else can make me feel the joy and happiness you bring into my life.
Stay with me while we grow old
Let's stay together forever as we grow old.
And we will live each day in the spring time
Our love will always remain fresh and new, like springtime.
Loving you has made my life so beautiful
My life has become exceptionally beautiful because of my love for you.
And everyday of my life is filled with loving you
Everyday of my life is filled with an abundance of love I have for you.
Loving you I see your soul come shining through
When I love you, I can see your inner beauty shining through.
Every time that we, ooh, I'm more in love with you
Every time we're together, my love for you grows deeper.
Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Dick Rudolph, Minnie Riperton
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