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.
Somewhere
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Someday
Somewhere
We'll find a new way of living
And we'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us
A time and a place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday
And we'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us
A time and a place somewhere for us
Won't you hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday
Somewhere
The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's song "Somewhere" convey a message of hope, resilience, and the possibility of a better future. The song is an ode to the human spirit and its capacity to overcome trials and tribulations. The first stanza talks about a place of peace and tranquillity where one can escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The second stanza emphasizes the importance of time, both shared and alone, in the process of personal growth, learning, and caring. The refrain, "someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living," highlights the belief that there is always a chance for a fresh start and a better tomorrow, no matter how dire the present circumstances might appear. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a better world and the confidence that such a world is possible if people are willing to work together, forgive one another, and hold hands.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and empowering message that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. Its universal themes of love, acceptance, and hope make it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and comfort listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place for us
There is a specific location that is meant for us to be in
Somewhere a place for us
That place for us exists somewhere, we just need to find it
Peace and quiet and open air
The place we will find will be peaceful with open clean air
Wait for us somewhere
That ideal location is waiting for us, we just need to discover it
There's a time for us
There will be a specific moment in time that is meant for us
Someday a time for us
We may not know when exactly that time will come, but it will happen someday
Time together with time to spare
When that time comes, we will have time to be together and relax, no rush
Time to learn, time to care
We will use that time to grow and show each other love, we'll have time for that
Someday
The day will eventually come, no matter how long it takes
Somewhere
The place we're meant to be at does exist
We'll find a new way of living
When we discover that place, we'll start living our lives differently, in a better way
And we'll find a way of forgiving
We'll also learn to forgive each other and move on from past mistakes
Somewhere
This ideal location does exist somewhere out there
There's a place for us
Once again reiterating that there is a spot that belongs to us
A time and a place for us
An ideal moment and location are waiting for us to uncover them
Hold my hand and we're half way there
When we come together and support each other, we're already making progress
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Trust me and I'll lead you to that ideal place
Somehow
We'll find a way to get there even if the journey may not be clear
Someday
Once more, emphasizing that the time will come even if it's not today
Somewhere
Reiterating once again that that location does exist somewhere out there
And we'll find a way of forgiving
Repeating again that we'll also learn to forgive and help each other move on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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on I Cry Alone
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