Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie… Read Full Bio ↴Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, as Marie Dionne Warrick) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer, actress and television presenter. Having been in a partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David for years, Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (1955–2012), based on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts. As of January 2013, Warwick ranks second behind only Aretha Franklin (who has a total of 88 charted Billboard singles) as the most-charted female vocalist of all time with 56 of Dionne's singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998.

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.

I Love Paris
Dionne Warwick Lyrics

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Every time I look down on this timeless town
Whether blue or gray be her skies
Whether loud be her cheers or whether soft be her tears
More and more do I realize

That I love Paris in the spring time
I love Paris in the fall
I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles

I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles

I love Paris every moment
Every moment of the year
I love Paris, why oh, why do I love Paris?
Because my love is near

I love Paris in the spring time
I love Paris in the fall
I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles
I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles

I love Paris every moment
Every moment of the year

I love Paris, why oh, why do I love Paris?
Because my love is near

Overall Meaning

Dionne Warwick's song "I Love Paris" is a timeless ode to the romantic and beguiling French capital. The opening lines of the song "Every time I look down on this timeless town, whether blue or gray be her skies, whether loud be her cheers or whether soft be her tears, more and more do I realize" captures the essence of the city's enduring allure - its vibrancy, diversity, and resilience. The singer professes her love for Paris in all seasons, from the alluring springtime to the sizzling summer days, from the chilly winter drizzles to the autumnal splendor.

The song's repeated emphasis on the singer's love for Paris reflects a deeper emotional connection that transcends physical beauty or temporal elegance. She loves Paris "every moment of the year" because "my love is near." The lyricist's repeated use of the phrase "I love Paris" also evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, as though the singer is reminiscing about a past love or longing for a future rendezvous. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that Paris is not just a city, but a state of mind, a feeling, and a memory that endures despite the shifting seasons and the changing times.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time I look down on this timeless town
Whenever I gaze upon Paris, a city with an enduring spirit,

Whether blue or gray be her skies
No matter if her skies are blue or gray,

Whether loud be her cheers or whether soft be her tears
Whether Parisians are boisterous or somber,

More and more do I realize
I come to understand more deeply,

That I love Paris in the spring time
That I have a deep affection for Paris in the season of renewal,

I love Paris in the fall
As well as in the autumn,

I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles
I embrace Paris even in the winter, when it rains,

I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles
And in the summer, when the heat is intense,

I love Paris every moment
I cherish every instant spent in Paris,

Every moment of the year
Throughout every season,

I love Paris, why oh, why do I love Paris?
But why, you may ask, do I love Paris?

Because my love is near
It's because the object of my affection is close by.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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