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)
When You Know
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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Who you love, you can't deny it
Or go back, or give up
Or pretend that you don't buy it
When it's clear this time you've found the one
You'll never let him go
'Cause you know and you know that you know
Of your heart, there's no way you can wait till tomorrow
When there isn't any doubt about it
Once you come this close
'Cause you know and you know that you know
You can feel love's around you
Like the sky 'round the moon
This is how love has found you
Now you know what to do
When you know, that you know
Who you need, you can't deny it
Or go back, or give up
Or pretend that you don't buy it
When it's clear this time you've found the one
You'll never let him go
'Cause you know and you know that you know
Yes baby
And it's time you come in from the cold
And you know that you know
I know that I know
I feel so happy
In my heart
In my soul...
Dianne Reeves's song "When You Know" is a romantic love song that stresses the importance of trusting yourself when you know you have found the one you love. The song captures the feeling of finally finding someone you could never let go of, someone who has made your doubts disappear. The song discusses the feeling of knowing that you love somebody undeniably and that you cannot go back now or go through with pretending that something else is true. This song is not just about love, but also about trusting yourself and having the courage to act on that love even when it may be scary.
The lyrics in the first and second stanzas use descriptive language to personify the feeling of knowing you have found the one. When the lyrics say "When you feel in your skin, in your bones, and in the hollow of your heart, there is no way you can wait until tomorrow," they emphasize how intense and all-encompassing this feeling of knowing is. It is so profound that you can feel it with every fiber of your being. The chorus hammers home the idea that once you know, you cannot pretend anymore, and you will never let go of the one you love.
Overall, "When You Know" gives expression to the feeling of finding someone you cannot live without. It is about the excitement when you know, deep down, that you have met the love of your life. It is also about that sense of taking a risky leap of faith and trusting that this person is meant for you.
Line by Line Meaning
When you know that you know
When you are absolutely certain about something
Who you love, you can't deny it
When you truly love someone, there is no denying it
Or go back, or give up
You cannot undo or give up on true love
Or pretend that you don't buy it
You cannot pretend to not believe or support what you know to be true
When it's clear this time you've found the one
When you finally find your true love
You'll never let him go
You will not let go of that love
'Cause you know and you know that you know
Because you are absolutely certain about it
When you feel in your skin, in your bones and the hollow
When you feel it in your entire being
Of your heart, there's no way you can wait till tomorrow
There's no waiting around when you know it's true love
When there isn't any doubt about it
When there is no questioning the authenticity of your love
Once you come this close
Once you have experienced it for yourself
'Cause you know and you know that you know
Because you are absolutely certain about it
You can feel love's around you
You can feel love surrounding you
Like the sky 'round the moon
Just as the sky envelops the moon, love surrounds you
This is how love has found you
These are the signs that love has come to you
Now you know what to do
Now you know what your heart desires
Who you need, you can't deny it
When you truly need someone, there is no denying it
Yes baby
Just a playful expression
And it's time you come in from the cold
Time to end the search for love and embrace it in your life
I know that I know
I am certain about my love
I feel so happy
I am filled with joy
In my heart
In the very core of my being
In my soul...
And in the depths of my soul
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BIRD WINS PUBLISHING, MORRISSETTE MUSIC
Written by: JEFFREY B. FRANZEL, THOMAS E. KIMMEL
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