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 Taught My Heart to Sing
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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The sound of violins
The song of birds high on the wing
You taught my heart to sing
Why does this heart of mine
Feel like a valentine
You smiled and suddenly it's spring
My heart was an empty shell
Then you came along
Now my heart's a carousel
Filled with song
The miracle of you
Will last my whole life through
You're all I'll keep remembering
You taught my heart to sing
My heart was an empty shell
Then you came along
Now my heart's a carousel
Filled with song
The miracle of you
Will last my whole life through
You're all I'll keep remembering
You taught my heart to sing
Oh la la la la la la la
You taught my heart
You taught my heart to sing
You taught my heart to sing
The lyrics of Dianne Reeves's song "You Taught My Heart to Sing" is a beautiful expression of love and gratitude for a person who has changed the singer's life for the better. The singer sings about the beginning of this relationship, describing how it began with the sweet sound of violins and the song of birds, which suggests the magical, almost otherworldly feeling of falling in love. The singer then attributes the feeling of their heart being like a valentine to this person, showing them how this person has brought so much love into their life. The lyrics "you smiled and suddenly it's spring" portrays the immense joy and happiness brought by this person, who has brought warmth and light into the singer's life after what seemed like a long winter.
The chorus of the song "You taught my heart to sing" repeatedly shows how grateful the singer is, emphasizing how this person has transformed their life. The lyrics are a testimony to the transformative power of love and the impact that the right person can have on someone's life.
The bridge of the song talks about the emptiness the singer's heart had before this person came along. The metaphor of the heart as an empty shell was used to emphasize the profound change that occurred when this person came into the singer's life. Now, the singer's heart is described as a carousel, symbolizing movement and optimism, and bursting with song.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Taught My Heart to Sing" are an expression of deep appreciation and gratitude. They capture the transformative power of love, how it can bring joy and light into someone's life, and how it can make an individual feel appreciated and seen.
Line by Line Meaning
We meet and it begins
Our journey together began with our first meeting.
The sound of violins
The ambiance of our meeting was enchanting, akin to the melody of violins.
The song of birds high on the wing
Our meeting was blessed by nature with songs of birds flying high above us.
You taught my heart to sing
You brought joy and love to my life, and taught my heart how to express the same.
Why does this heart of mine
I wonder why my heart feels this way.
Feel like a valentine
It feels like I am surrounded by love and warmth, like on Valentine's Day.
You smiled and suddenly it's spring
Your sweet smile has the power to make the world around me bloom, just like in spring.
You taught my heart to sing
Once again, you are the one who taught me how to express the love in my heart.
My heart was an empty shell
Before you, my heart felt hollow and incomplete.
Then you came along
But then you entered my life and everything changed.
Now my heart's a carousel
My heart is now full and vibrant, constantly moving and feeling like a merry-go-round.
Filled with song
It's overflowing with love and happiness, like the lyrics of a beautiful song.
The miracle of you
You are like a miracle in my life.
Will last my whole life through
Your impact on my life will always be remembered and cherished.
You're all I'll keep remembering
You are the one I will always remember, no matter where our paths take us.
You taught my heart to sing
Once again, you are the one who taught me how to express the love in my heart.
Oh la la la la la la la
An expression of joy and happiness.
You taught my heart
Once again, you are the one who taught me how to express the love in my heart.
You taught my heart to sing
Once again, you are the one who taught me how to express the love in my heart.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MC COY TYNER, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronroth1759
More space in this song than in almost any I've heard - and those spaces fill the heart.
@ccalculus
Beautiful version, Dianne at her best so beautifully accompanied by the unforgettable and sadly missed Mulgrew Miller...
@HandwhistlerBen
Gorgeous beyond compare!
@TheMadamfee1234
Such Beauty❤
@jonathanjensen4193
Wow, what a voice - and what a song. Glad to be introduced to both.
@adamgardner8721
I walked into a record shop in 1991 and 'I remember' was playing. I was the only person there, but I browsed the racks and listened to the entire disc. At the end I said to the assistant, "I want to buy that CD". "Shit" she said, "I want it too, but that's my only copy. £9.99 please". One of the most beautiful pieces of work in my collection.
@michaelbowldes9667
She is a great artist and singer.
@jeromedaniels1616
Her voice just takes me away to a different place. So blessed for her contributions!
@pnojazz
Thanks Krisna. Fabulous version of this beautiful tune!
@McQueenValois
She's just amazing!