(2) One of the most accessible of all jazz pianists, Gene Harris' soulful style (influenced by Oscar Peterson and containing the blues-iness of a Junior Mance) was immediately likable and predictably excellent. After playing in an Army band (1951-1954), he formed a trio with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy which was, by 1956, known as the Three Sounds. The group was quite popular, and recorded regularly during 1956-1970 for Blue Note and Verve. Although the personnel changed and the music became more R&B-oriented in the early '70s, Harris retained the Three Sounds name for his later Blue Note sets. He retired to Boise, ID, in 1977, and was largely forgotten when Ray Brown persuaded him to return to the spotlight in the early '80s. Harris worked for a time with the Ray Brown Trio and led his own quartets in the years to follow, recording regularly for Concord and heading the Phillip Morris Superband on a few tours; 1998's Tribute to Count Basie even earned a Grammy nomination. While awaiting a kidney transplant, he died on January 16, 2000, at the age of 66. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
When You Wish Upon A Star
Gene Harris Lyrics
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They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
The song "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Gene Harris captures the hopeful and optimistic feeling of making a wish on a star. The opening lines highlight the power that stars possess, including the ability to grant wishes. The song emphasizes that anyone can make a wish and have it come true, no matter their background or circumstances. It encourages the listener to dream big and pursue their heart's desires without hesitation or fear of failure.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true," emphasizing the power of hope and the importance of believing in oneself. The sentiment that "no request is too extreme" reinforces the idea that anything is possible if one has the courage to ask for it. The song concludes with the idea that fate is kind, and those who chase their dreams with love and determination will be rewarded with the fulfillment of their deepest desires.
Line by Line Meaning
When a star is born
When something new and possibly amazing is brought to life
They possess a gift or two
They have inherent abilities or characteristics that make them special
One of them is this
One of those special traits is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
They can grant someone's desires with their magical or otherworldly powers
When you wish upon a star
When you place your hope and wishes on something beyond yourself
Makes no difference who you are
It doesn't matter who you are, what you look like, or where you come from
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If you earnestly wish for something, it will come to pass
If your heart is in your dream
If you truly feel it in your heart that you want something
No request is too extreme
There is no wish that is too illogical, impossible or unrealistic
As dreamers do
Like those who dream tirelessly and ambitiously
Fate is kind
There is a good chance that things will go in your favor
She brings to those who love
Fate rewards those who persist in their desires
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
They will be able to satisfy their deepest desires and remain content
Like a bolt out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly
Fate steps in and sees you through
Fate intervenes and carries you through the situation
When you wish upon a star
When you put all your hopes and desires in the hands of the universe
Your dreams come true
The things you wanted with all your heart do become a reality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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