Gail inherited a passion for jazz from her family while growing up in Gary, Indiana. Over the years, her desire for creative expression fueled an exploration of instrumental performance and dance, exposing her to many other styles of music, however vocal jazz remains her first love. Now residing in Seattle, she continues to draw inspiration from these diverse influences and enjoys sharing her unique talent with listeners at home and abroad. Most recently, she was artist-in-residence at the Amersfoort Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, performing with the New Manhattan Big Band and with Eddie C. and the Dutch Jazz Cats on the mainstage and other venues in Amersfoort and Harderwijk. Included on this tour was a stop in Kobe, Japan to perform as a guest artist at Kobe's annual Jazz Vocal Queen Competition as 2006 First Place winner of the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition.
Closer to home, Gail's smooth, engaging style garners consistent praise from enthusiastic audiences in the region's finest jazz establishments including the Sorrento Hotel, Bake's Place Providence Point, Bellevue's 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar, Osteria La Spiga in Capitol Hill. Audiences have also enjoyed her performances at Tula's, Bite of Seattle, and Belltown's La Vita 'e Bella Café.
In addition to public and private engagements, Gail enjoys spending time in the studio. Her voice-over work has been heard on radio and television commercials. Her debut CD, "May I Come In ?" was released to an enthusiastic national audience in August 2007 on the OA2 Record label. The recording has also been showcased on listeners on XM Satellite Radio and Music Choice television and was recently nominated for Earshot Golden Ear "2007 Northwest Recording of the Year".
In the Still of the Night
Gail Pettis Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
These lyrics from Gail Pettis's "In the Still of the Night" convey a sense of longing and romantic yearning. The stillness of the night and the beauty of the moon in flight serve as a backdrop for the singer's wandering thoughts, which inevitably turn to the object of their affection. As they gaze out of the window and contemplate the world lying in slumber, their mind remains fixed on the person they love.
The singer's musings culminate in a series of searching questions that reflect their uncertainty about the future of their relationship. They ask if their love is reciprocated and if they will be able to realize their dreams of being together. The final image of the fading moon on the rim of the hill further reinforces the sense of fleetingness and transience that runs throughout the song.
Overall, "In the Still of the Night" is a poignant meditation on love, desire, and the fragility of human connection. Through its evocative lyrics and lush musical arrangements, it captures the bittersweet beauty of a moment suspended in time.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
In the quiet and calm of nighttime
As I gaze out of my window
While staring outside from my window
At the moon in its flight
Watching the moon as it moves across the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
I can't help but think of you
While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is asleep
Oh the times without number
Countless times
When I say to you
When I ask you
Do you love me
Do you feel the same love for me
Just like I love you
The way I feel about you
Are you my life to be
Will you be my partner for life
That dream come true
My lifelong dream of being with you
Or will this dream of mine
Perhaps this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Will it eventually disappear from my mind completely
Just like that moon growing dim
Like the way the moon slowly fades away
Way out on the rim of the hill
At the edge of the horizon
In the still of the night
During the peacefulness of the night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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