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.
Wishin' and Hopin'
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
That won't get you into his arms
So if you're looking to find love, you can share
All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him and love him
And show him that you care
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him
'Cause you won't get him thinkin' and a prayin'
Wishin' and hopin'
'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin', his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinkin' how great true love is
All you gotta to is hold him and kiss him
And squeeze him, and love him
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
You gotta show him that you care just for him
And do the things that he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him
'Cause you won't get him thinkin' and a prayin'
Wishin' and a hopin'
'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin', his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinkin' how great true love is
All you gotta to is hold him and kiss him
And squeeze him, and love him
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
You will be his, you will be his
The lyrics to Dionne Warwick's song "Wishin' and Hopin'" are essentially a guide for women who are looking to find love. The first stanza warns against simply wishing and hoping for love, because "that won't get you into his arms" or "into his heart." Rather, the singer suggests that in order to find love, one must make a conscious effort to show the object of their affection that they care for him. This involves doing things for him that he enjoys, such as wearing their hair a certain way or engaging in his hobbies, and above all, physically showing affection by holding him, kissing him, and loving him.
The song is a cheerful and catchy tune, but its lyrics reveal an old-fashioned and patriarchal view of the roles of men and women in romantic relationships. The idea that a woman must go to great lengths to please a man and physically demonstrate her love in order to win his affection is a highly gendered trope, and one that has been rightly criticized for its harmful implications. However, in the context of the time in which it was written and recorded (1964), the song can be seen as representative of the attitudes of the era.
Overall, "Wishin' and Hopin'" is a fun and upbeat love song that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today. While its lyrics may not necessarily align with modern feminist ideals, they offer an interesting glimpse into the cultural attitudes of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
The act of merely wishing, hoping, thinking, and praying for love will not be enough to attain it.
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
Even planning and dreaming about a man's desirable qualities will not be enough to win his affections.
That won't get you into his arms
These actions will not lead to physical intimacy with a man.
So if you're looking to find love, you can share
In order to find love, one needs to share their own love with someone else.
All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him and love him
To express one's feelings and commitment, actions such as holding, kissing, and loving a man are necessary.
And show him that you care
By taking action and showing love, one demonstrates to a man that they truly care for him.
Show him that you care, just for him
The focus of one's love and care should be on the specific man they are pursuing.
Do the things he likes to do
By showing interest in a man's hobbies and interests, one can deepen their connection and bond.
Wear your hair just for him
Taking care of one's appearance, like styling their hair in a way that a man likes, can show effort and dedication.
'Cause you won't get him thinkin' and a prayin'
Merely hoping and praying for a man's love will not result in winning his affections.
Wishin' and hopin'
This phrase is repeated to re-emphasize the point that only hoping and wishing will not get someone the love they desire.
'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
This line repeats the previous thought that solely focusing on hoping, wishing, thinking, and praying for love is futile.
Plannin' and dreamin', his kisses will start
Even planning and dreaming about a man's kisses will not result in experiencing them.
That won't get you into his heart
Merely thinking about a man's desirable qualities will not automatically make him fall in love.
So if you're thinkin' how great true love is
To find true love, one must acknowledge and understand the depth and importance of it.
And squeeze him, and love him
Demonstrating affection through physical touch such as squeezing and loving him is important in expressing one's love.
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
By taking action, one can win a man's love and commitment, resulting in them being together.
You will be his, you will be his
Repeated to emphasize that taking action in showing love and care will lead to one winning a man's heart and being in a relationship with him.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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@just4now492
Dionne Warwick x Burt Bacharach were a match made in heaven.. so many timeless songs
@jedkang1101
classy lady and probably one of the most underrated female vocalist of all time,she is legendary
@northernhecklet
How the hell can be under rated ? She's worshipped as a Goddess
@carlosarturosousagarridole9361
Underrated by whom? She’s considered a true legend of the music world.
@siliconesal
jed kang not underrated at all
@michaelmonroe6747
@@siliconesal And yet she's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
@PiNkzThiNkz
I Like Dionne's Version Of This Song Better Than The Others...
@wadebuckner2621
😢 She was remarkable
@MrMusiclover41
Love this song. Brings back SO many nice memories from the late 1960's! She was my favorite pop singer in that era.
@annaritaranalli2902
But especially a soul singer