Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
A Hard Day's Night
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright
The song "A Hard Day's Night" by Dionne Warwick is about a man who is exhausted from working hard all day but feels much better when he comes home to his partner. The opening line "It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog" shows how much work the man has done to earn a living for his partner. Despite the exhaustion he feels, the man still rejoices at the thought of coming back to his partner, whom he finds solace in.
The singer of the song goes on to say that he is happy to work hard for his partner, as she is the reason he works long hours. He is content getting her whatever she wants, and it makes him happy to hear her say that she will give him everything. The song urges the listener that despite the hard work they are going through, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. For the singer of the song, the light is his partner who makes everything worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've had a difficult day, working tirelessly like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
Considering the hard day I've had, I should be fast asleep by now
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Upon arriving home to you, I am reminded of what you do that makes everything better
Will make me feel alright
Your actions have the ability to make me feel just fine
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I labor throughout the day to attain funds to purchase items for you
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Your promise of giving me everything I need makes it all worth it
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
What reason do I have to complain when I am alone with you?
You know I feel OK
Because of how you make me feel, I am content
When I'm home everything seems to be right
Being in your presence makes everything feel just right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Your embrace when I am home makes me feel secure
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Upon arriving home to you, I am reminded of what you do that makes everything better
Will make me feel alright, ow
Your actions have the ability to make me feel just fine
You know I feel alright
Thanks to you, I feel great
You know I feel alright
Thanks to you, I feel great
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Aline Dowd
on I Cry Alone
Brings back oh so many memories.