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)
Too Close For Comfort
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say "When"
Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Don't go off your feet, she's so close for comfort
Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say "When"
One thing leads to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now
Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
Too close, too close to know just when to say "When"
Be firm and be fair, be sure, beware
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
One thing leads to another
Too late to run for cover
She's much too close for comfort now
Too close, much too close
She's much too close for comfort now
The lyrics to Dianne Reeves's "Too Close For Comfort" explore the struggle of resisting temptation when it comes in the form of someone who is close to us. The song advises listeners to be firm, fair, and sure in their actions, but to also beware and take care while in the midst of such temptation. The repetition of the phrase "too close for comfort" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need to distance oneself before it's too late.
The second half of the song warns of the consequences of giving in to temptation. The line "one thing leads to another" suggests a slippery slope and a lack of control. The phrase "she's much too close for comfort now" reinforces the theme of proximity, implying that the temptation is no longer something that can be easily avoided.
Overall, the lyrics of "Too Close For Comfort" encourage listeners to be vigilant and to resist the urge to give in to temptation, especially when it is coming from someone who is close to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Be firm, be fair, be sure, beware
Stay strong, be just, be certain, be cautious
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
Be alert and attentive when you’re tempted
Too close, too close for comfort, please, not again
This situation is much too intense and uncomfortable
Too close, too close to know just when to say “When”
It’s difficult to determine the right time to stop
Be wise, be smart, behave, my heart
Be clever, be intelligent, control your emotions
Don't upset your cart when she's so close
Don't mess up when things are going so well
Be soft, be sweet, but be discreet
Be gentle, kind, and subtle
Don't go off your feet, she's so close for comfort
Don't lose your balance or composure; this situation is challenging
One thing leads to another
One action causes a chain of events
Too late to run for cover
It’s too late to avoid the consequences
She's much too close for comfort now
She is uncomfortably close and intimate
Too close, much too close
The proximity is overwhelming and too intense
Be firm and be fair, be sure, beware
Employ resolve, honesty, and caution
On your guard, take care, while there's such temptation
Be aware of the risks and be careful
One thing leads to another
One action provokes another
Too late to run for cover
It's too late to turn back now
She's much too close for comfort now
She's too near and too intimate for comfort
Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener
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