Boheme was born in Oshkosh, … Read Full Bio ↴Erin Boheme is an American jazz singer.
Boheme was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and attempted to sign a record deal at age 15 which did not pan out. In 2004 she contacted Grammy award nominee Mike Melvoin, who asked her to begin working on his own records.Soon after she signed to Concord Jazz, and released her debut album, What Love Is, in 2006. The album hit #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.
Boheme is more than simply a brilliant, musically-wise, beyond-her-years interpreter with a deep understanding of jazz and traditional pop vocal traditions, however. Having written her first song at age 15, the passionate and optimistic “Anything” (caressed on the album by lush orchestration), she’s also quickly developed into a remarkably insightful, heartfelt, and witty tunesmith of unlimited potential, a talent embraced by Concord. For What Love Is?a CD full of songs that explore and express the complex nature of love and human relationships?she gracefully balances such Boheme-penned tunes as the title track, a yearning “Someone To Love” (written with composer / producer Mark Portmann), and “Make You Happy” (co-written with Rob Chiarelli), with stirring new arrangements of classics like “Let’s Do It” and “Teach Me Tonight.” There are also fresh twists on modern pop hits like Eric Clapton’s “Change The World” and Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason.”
“The tune ‘Someone to Love’ was actually the first song I wrote when I moved to Los Angeles,” Boheme explains. “I wrote the chorus and had it in my head for a while, until my former manager hooked me up with Mark Portmann. He sat down, and I sang it to him. All these new ideas poured out and the whole tune was written in half an hour.” She continues, “In the case of ‘Make You Happy,’ Rob [Chiarelli] gave me the basic track and just said, ‘See what you can come up with.’ I toyed with it for a week, singing words along with it before actually writing down the lyrics, then gradually coming up with a melody line. Working with so many great writers has naturally pushed me to become a better songwriter myself.”
In early 2004, the singer was reading her local newspaper for a class assignment when she saw the headline, “Oshkosh Man Nominated For Grammy.” Boheme emailed congratulations to Los Angeles-based veteran pianist Mike Melvoin, who was up for Best Piano Solo for “All Or Nothing At All.” Melvoin—who was Peggy Lee’s musical director for many years—would eventually become a mentor to Boheme. He would critique her songs honestly and invite her to work with him on new material, which one day found its way to the Concord Music Group.
An hour into the label’s meeting with Boheme, the executives around the table told the young singer, just 18-years old at the time, that if she wanted to become part of the family, they were interested. GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and Executive Vice President of A&R John Burk explains, “Erin is one of those rare finds, a brilliant interpreter of song who truly conveys the emotion behind every song she sings. I was struck by the depth and maturity of Erin’s songwriting. From the first time I heard her, I knew she was an incredibly gifted artist.” Burk would go on to produce many of the songs on What Love Is, along with Gregg Field, Brian Bromberg, Mark Portman and Melvoin.
I Love Being Here With You
Erin Boheme Lyrics
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And north and south, they're both the best
But I'll only go there as a guest
'Cause I love being here with you
I love the sea, I love the shore
I love the rocks and what is more?
With you they'd never be a bore
Singin' in the shower, laughin' by the hour
Life is such a crazy game
Love all kinds of weather, as long as we're together
I love that when you say my name
I like to dine and fine cuisine
And candle light, I like the scene
But baby, if you know just what I mean
I love being here with you
I like to dance by Fred Astaire
George Clooney's eyes, Bruce Willis's hair
But I think to tell you it's only fair
Oh baby, I love being here with you
And Cary Grant, just make my day
His utter charm takes me away
But don't get me wrong, how do you say
I love being here with you
Oh, Basie's band's clingin', I like Diana singin'
But there's something else, you know
They know how to say it, they ain't know how to play it
They wind it up and let it go
I love the thrill of New York shows
I'd love to kiss Leonardo's nose
But I'd like to say before I close
I love being here with you 2x
Erin Boheme's "I Love Being Here With You" is a song that celebrates the joy of being in the presence of a loved one. The song opens with the singer expressing her appreciation for all the different places she's been to and how much she enjoys them, but emphasizing that none of those places compare to being with her significant other. She loves the idea of exploring new locations but only as a visitor because her heart beats stronger when she's in her lover's company.
The second stanza continues in the same vein, with Boheme listing her love for the sea, the shore, and rocks, but insisting that none of that matters as long as she's with her lover. She then goes on to express how life is a crazy game, but with her loved one by her side, she can sing in the shower, laugh for hours, and enjoy all kinds of weather. She loves it when her lover says her name and wants to experience all sorts of fine dining and dancing, but nothing beats just being with her partner.
In the final stanza, she acknowledges her love for famous icons like Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and Leonardo DiCaprio, but insists that no one comes close to the love she feels being with her loved one. She loves listening to Basie's band and Diana's singing, but they still can't compare to the joy she feels being with her significant other. The song closes with Boheme declaring her excitement for New York shows and even wanting to kiss Leonardo DiCaprio's nose but finishing with the statement that nothing beats being with her lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the east, I love the west
I love different places, both far and near
And north and south, they're both the best
Places in all directions are great, no preference for any
But I'll only go there as a guest
However, I won't go there without you accompanying me
'Cause I love being here with you
Being with you is better than travelling to any place in the world
I love the sea, I love the shore
I love different natural landscapes and their contrast
I love the rocks and what is more?
I appreciate the natural beauty and wonder of rocks
With you they'd never be a bore
The beauty of these places is amplified by being with you
'Cause I love being here with you
Being with you makes everything more beautiful
Singin' in the shower, laughin' by the hour
I love to do routine things, no matter how silly or mundane, with you
Life is such a crazy game
Life is unpredictable and chaotic sometimes, but it's better with you to make sense of it together
Love all kinds of weather, as long as we're together
I'm not bothered by any kind of weather if you're by my side
I love that when you say my name
I find joy and comfort in hearing you say my name
I like to dine and fine cuisine
I appreciate good food and dining experiences
And candle light, I like the scene
I enjoy romantic ambiance and settings
But baby, if you know just what I mean
However, all of that means nothing if I'm not with you
I love being here with you
Being with you is the most important thing
I like to dance by Fred Astaire
I appreciate classic Hollywood and its stars
George Clooney's eyes, Bruce Willis's hair
I find certain physical attributes attractive, but not as much as being with you
But I think to tell you it's only fair
I want to be honest with you about how I feel
Oh baby, I love being here with you
Being with you is more important than any celebrity crush or admiration
And Cary Grant, just make my day
I also appreciate classic Hollywood male stars like Cary Grant
His utter charm takes me away
I find Cary Grant's charm attractive, but not as much as being with you
But don't get me wrong, how do you say
However, being with you is always the priority and not celebrity admiration
I love being here with you
Being with you trumps celebrity admiration
Oh, Basie's band's clingin', I like Diana singin'
I appreciate good music, such as Count Basie's band and Diana's singing
But there's something else, you know
However, these things are not as important as being with you
They know how to say it, they ain't know how to play it
While music can express emotions well, it can never replace the real experience of being with you
They wind it up and let it go
Music comes and goes, but being with you is a constant source of happiness
I love the thrill of New York shows
I appreciate the excitement and glamor of New York City
I'd love to kiss Leonardo's nose
I appreciate handsome and attractive men such as Leonardo DiCaprio
But I'd like to say before I close
However, the most important thing to say is that I love being with you
I love being here with you 2x
Being with you is the most important thing to me, it can't be said enough
Writer(s): BILL SCHLUGER, PEGGY LEE
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Eunson
a more 'blossom dearie' take on this. i am so grateful these youngsters are taking on the jazz mantle. i will look out for more of erin.thank you so much for the introduction.
CHRIST BROADCASTING NETWORK
I love this version of this song too
Jürgen Joherl * Music
Lovely rendition!!!....thanx
IqIllThousand
noww thats a pretty wonderfull girl with a voice better than an angel maaaan,,i love her,!!!! this is the first time that iam listening to you ,, what a respect you need to receive from everyone!!!! i love your voice
Leonardas Petrauskas
Puiki dainininkė. Jos nuoširdumas paperka 100%
RobDog65
@92ABDON In 100% agreement... now if we can only get her to cut another album!
xboomCHICKAboom
why can't I find her music anywhere!?
Dance To The Music
@bloodmoonblooz Queen? You're comparing her to Queen? You shouldn't even be listening to this.