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)
Social Call
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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Gave you a buzz, that's all
Lately I thought all about you
So I thought I'd pay a social call
Do you recall the old days
We use to have a ball
Not that I'm lonesome without you
I lie and say things are just swell
But to tell the truth
I haven't been too well
And if you should try to kiss me
I wouldn't even stall
Maybe we'll get back together
Starting with incendental, elemental
Simple social call
Yeah
Being here with you again
Has brought such precious memories
Awaking many feelings
I feel so alive again
Sitting here talking to you
Late into the night
Feels like we've never ever been apart
You've always been in my heart
I vividly remember things we used to do and say
And laugh and dance and ooh
You were my boo
How we ever parted
I guess life just ends up being
Then we went our separate ways
Singing has been so amazing
So many wonderful things
I've worked for, prayed for
Have filled my days
But while this fabulous life is taking place
That one special love has not filled sacred space
Now I feel the heat, the fire, the sweetness
As you hold me in your arms
There's no way I want to go
But baby, take it slow
Let's do some laughing, dancing
Dreaming and romancing
Ooo let's give it a go
I lie and say things are just swell
But to tell the truth
I haven't been too well
And if you should try to kiss me
Oooh I wouldn't even stall
Maybe we'll get back together
Starting with incendental, elemental
Simple social call
Starting with incendental, elemental
Simple social call
The lyrics to Dianne Reeves's song Social Call describe the singer's desire to reconnect with a former lover. The singer reminisces about the good times they had in the past, and admits to feeling lonely without them. Despite feeling unwell, the singer takes the initiative to reach out and make a "simple social call" in the hopes of maybe getting back together. The second half of the song describes the singer's time spent with their former lover, as they talk and remember old times. The singer's feelings for their former lover are rekindled, and they express a desire to take things slow and see if they can ge back together.
Line by Line Meaning
I been to pass your doorway
I have visited your residence recently.
Gave you a buzz, that's all
I called you briefly.
Lately I thought all about you
You have been on my mind recently.
So I thought I'd pay a social call
So I decided to visit you socially.
Do you recall the old days
Do you remember the past times we shared?
We use to have a ball
We used to have a great time together.
Not that I'm lonesome without you
It's not like I am lonely without you.
I thought I'd just pay a social call
I just wanted to visit you socially.
I lie and say things are just swell
I am deceitful by saying everything is going well.
But to tell the truth
However, the truth is,
I haven't been too well
I haven't been doing too great.
And if you should try to kiss me
And if you attempt to kiss me,
I wouldn't even stall
I would not hesitate.
Maybe we'll get back together
Perhaps we will reconcile.
Starting with incidental, elemental, simple social call
Beginning with a casual, basic social visit.
Being here with you again
Being in your company once more.
Has brought such precious memories
Has evoked fond recollections.
Awaking many feelings
Stirring up many emotions.
I feel so alive again
I feel revitalized.
Sitting here talking to you
Engaged in conversation with you.
Late into the night
Until the wee hours of the morning.
Feels like we've never ever been apart
Seems like we have never spent any time apart.
You've always been in my heart
You have always held a special place in my heart.
I vividly remember things we used to do and say
I clearly recall the things we used to do and say.
And laugh and dance and ooh
And giggle, dance, and express amazement.
You were my boo
You were my romantic partner.
How we ever parted
How we ended our relationship.
I guess life just ends up being
I suppose that's just how life turns out.
Then we went our separate ways
And then we went our different paths in life.
Singing has been so amazing
Performing music has been incredible.
So many wonderful things
So many great experiences.
I've worked for, prayed for
I've laboured for, and wished for.
Have filled my days
Have occupied my time.
But while this fabulous life is taking place
While this extraordinary life is occurring.
That one special love has not filled sacred space
That one unique romantic relationship has not been filled emotionally.
Now I feel the heat, the fire, the sweetness
Now I sense the passion, the intensity, the tenderness.
As you hold me in your arms
While you embrace me.
There's no way I want to go
I don't want to depart.
But baby, take it slow
But darling, let's not rush.
Let's do some laughing, dancing
Let's enjoy some giggling, dancing.
Dreaming and romancing
Daydreaming and romancing.
Ooo let's give it a go
Oh, let's try it out.
Starting with incidental, elemental, simple social call
Beginning with a casual, basic social visit.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: Basheer Qusim, Jon Hendricks
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