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)
You're Driving Me Crazy
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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My tears for you make everything hazy, clouding the skies of blue
How true, were the friends who were near me to cheer me
Believe, me they knew, but you
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
When I needed you
Yes you, you're driving me crazy! What did I do to you?
The lyrics to Dianne Reeves's song You're Driving Me Crazy is essentially about a heartbroken individual who is in disbelief about how the one they love has hurt and abandoned them. The songwriter begins by asking what they may have done to deserve the pain that they are feeling. The tears they shed have clouded their perception, making everything seem bleak, and it's evident that the love they shared meant a great deal to them. The songwriter explains how their friends were present to lend support during the ordeal, but the one they had loved and trusted the most was the one who hurt them the most.
The songwriter accuses their lover of being the one who would hurt them and leave, even when they needed them the most. It's a song about betrayal, hurt, and heartbreak. The songwriter is clearly distraught and can't seem to make sense of what happened, making it feel like they are going crazy. By the end of the song, the lyrics become a direct question to the lover- what did I do to deserve this pain?
In conclusion, the lyrics to Dianne Reeves's "You're Driving Me Crazy" is a poignant reminder of the emotional upheaval that comes with heartbreak. It's a song that many can relate to, and one that speaks of the importance of trust, love and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you're driving me crazy! What did I do? What did I do?
You're causing me to feel extreme emotions that are overwhelming and difficult to manage. I'm not sure what I did to deserve this treatment from you.
My tears for you make everything hazy, clouding the skies of blue
My strong feelings of sadness and disappointment in our relationship are making it hard for me to see things clearly and enjoy life.
How true, were the friends who were near me to cheer me
I realize now how dependable and supportive my true friends have been, especially during this difficult time.
Believe, me they knew, but you
I know my supportive friends saw your hurtful behavior towards me, but you may not have recognized it yourself.
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You've proven to be the type of person who causes me pain and then leaves me to deal with it on my own.
When I needed you
At times when I was vulnerable and needed your support or understanding, you were not there for me.
Yes you, you're driving me crazy! What did I do to you?
It's clear that your actions or behavior towards me are unsustainable and causing me extreme distress. I'm still unsure what caused this shift in our relationship.
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.