Barlow's first album, Sings, was released in 1998. She has received seven nominations for Canada's Juno Awards with her album Seule ce soir winning for best Jazz Vocal Recording in 2013 and Clear Day winning the same award in 2016. Seule ce soir also won Album of the Year – Jazz Interpretation at the 2013 ADISQ Awards. Barlow was also nominated for the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award at the 2016 Juno Awards.
Barlow was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2008 National Jazz Awards. She has named as influences Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Stevie Wonder.
Barlow has voiced various characters for animated television series, including Sailor Mars and Sailor Venus in Sailor Moon, Courtney, Laurie and Ellody in the Total Drama series, Chrissy in 6teen, Mrs. Ridgemount in Stoked, Bunny in Almost Naked Animals and Theresa Falcone (MacDougall) in Fugget About It.
Born in Toronto to parents who were professional musicians, Barlow grew up in recording studios and by age seven had begun a career singing television and radio commercials.
She was encouraged by her parents to sing and study several instruments including piano, cello, clarinet, and violin. Barlow studied voice at the Etobicoke School of Arts and music theory and arranging at Humber College.
Barlow's grandfathers were ventriloquist Cy Leonard and actor Bob Homme (who played The Friendly Giant). Her father is award-winning jazz drummer Brian Barlow (aka Brian Leonard). Her mother, Judy Tate, is a composer, arranger and singer. Her uncle was Richard Homme, a Canadian jazz bassist who died 6 May 2011.
Chez moi
Emilie-Claire Barlow Lyrics
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Y a d'la joie chez moi c'est merveilleux
A côté des étoiles j'habite à deux pas du ciel toujours bleu
J'attendrai chez moi votre visite
Là haut sous les toits dans mon logis
Tous les jours je reçois venez, venez vite,
C'est gentil chez moi, venez-y...
C'est gentil chez moi je vous invite
Nous n'aurons plus jamais de visite
A la porte tous les ennuis
Nous serons heureux dans mon sixième
Il y a place pour deux dans mon logis
On comptera les fois où nous dirons "je t'aime"
Es-tu bien chez moi! Restons-y ...
The lyrics to Emilie-Claire Barlow's song Chez moi are an invitation to come over to the singer's home, where there is joy and a wonderful atmosphere. The singer describes her home as being close to the stars and always having a blue sky, conveying a sense of happiness and warmth. She welcomes her visitors and assures them that it is a nice place to be, where they can forget about their troubles and simply enjoy each other's company. The singer goes on to describe how their friendship will be the center of her world, and they can be happy and content in her home. The lyrics are simple, yet they are full of warmth and comfort, making the listener feel at ease and welcome.
The song Chez moi is about the beauty of being at home, surrounded by loved ones, and feeling safe and secure. The singer invites her friends to come over and share in her happiness, and she promises to make them feel welcome and loved. The lyrics are quite descriptive, painting a vivid picture of her home and creating a cozy atmosphere. The song also highlights the importance of human connection and relationships, as the singer talks about how her friend will be her only visitor and they will be happy together. Overall, the song is a charming expression of love, warmth, and hospitality.
Line by Line Meaning
Venez donc chez moi je vous invite
Come to my home, I am inviting you
Y a d'la joie chez moi c'est merveilleux
There is joy at my home, it's marvelous
A côté des étoiles j'habite à deux pas du ciel toujours bleu
I live next to the stars, just a stone's throw away from the forever blue sky
J'attendrai chez moi votre visite
I'll be waiting for your visit at my home
Là haut sous les toits dans mon logis
Up there under the roofs, at my home
Tous les jours je reçois venez, venez vite,
Every day I receive visitors, come, come quickly
C'est gentil chez moi, venez-y...
It's nice at my home, come there...
Vous serez pour moi le seul ami
You will be the only friend for me
Nous n'aurons plus jamais de visite
We will never have any more visitors
A la porte tous les ennuis
All troubles stay outside the door
Nous serons heureux dans mon sixième
We will be happy in my sixth floor apartment
Il y a place pour deux dans mon logis
There is room for two at my home
On comptera les fois où nous dirons "je t'aime"
We will count the times we say "I love you"
Es-tu bien chez moi! Restons-y ...
Are you comfortable at my home! Let's stay here...
Writer(s): PAUL MISRAKI, JEAN FELINE
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