From a musical family, his father was a big band musician. Gino Vannelli played drums at a young age and after finishing high school studied musical theory at McGill University.
In the late 60s, he signed to RCA Canada under the name Van Elli. He eventually went to Los Angeles, California where he signed with Herb Alpert's A&M Records after chasing Alpert down in the parking lot of A&M Studios. He released his first album with that record label in 1973. Gino's brother, Joe, served as arranger and keyboardist for most of his recording career. At a time when polyphonic synthesizers were non-existent, Joe overdubbed multiple parts to create a texture of sound that was largely progressive for the early 1970s. Gino's 1978 song, "I Just Wanna Stop," written by his brother Joe, earned him an American Grammy Award nomination and reached #4 on the Billboard charts and #1 in Canada. He won Canada's Juno Award for Best Male Artist in 1976 and 1979. Also, Gino and Joe Vannelli shared the Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year three times: in 1986 for "Black Cars," in 1987 for "Wild Horses"/"Young Lover," and in 1991 for "The Time of Day"/"Sunset on L.A.". Gino is also noted for being the first Caucasian singer to appear on Soul Train in 1974.
Vannelli's other hits include "Living Inside Myself" (1980) and "Wild Horses" (1987).
In 1990 Gino recorded the album 'Inconsolable man' and toured extensively for the first time in well over a decade. His 'Live in Montreal' album was released in 1991.
In 1993, Québécoise singer Martine St. Clair recorded "Wheels of Life" as a duet with Vanelli as well as a French-language version called "L'Amour Est Loi".
It was some 4 years since his last 'Live' album before Gino released one of his best albums ever, the heavily jazz influenced album 'Yonder Tree'. Issued in 1995 the album received rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
Never one to stand still in terms of style, Gino subsequently released his 'Slow Love' album in 1998. A collection of beautifully crafted romantic songs, slightly more MOR than his previous album.
We had to wait until 2003 for the release of Gino's 'Canto' album. A collection of classical and operatic songs which exemplified his compositional skills as well as his incredible voice. With a symphonic Orchestra he sings in English, Spanish, Italian and French. This album reflected an artist freed from the shackles of commerciality and one able to concentrate on just the music. The result was acclaimed around the world and proved particularly successful in Europe. From the album, Parole Per Mio Padre" (Words For My Father), was so loved by Pope John Paul II that Gino performed the song live at the Vatican in a televised event.
In 2006 Gino released a best of album but again not one to follow the norm, this album entitled 'These are the Days' contained many of his previously best known songs together with 7 completely new pop songs.
He has since released four more albums, the latest of which was released in 2019.
Gino now lives in Oregon with his family where he actively teaches music. He continues to perform across the country today.
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Slow Love
Gino Vannelli Lyrics
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The kind that lasts forever
The kind of love that will be there in the morning
I want some slow love
The kind that leaves me never
The kind of love that lasts a long long time
Now don't mistake my coolness for a cold heart
It's just these days I'm not inclined to move so fast
Why don't you stay a while say a hundred years or so
And make some slow love
The kind that lasts forever
The kind of love that will be there in the morning
I want some slow love
The kind that leaves me never
The kind of love that lasts a long long time
I'm not inclined to live a lifetime in one night
Although I long to touch I yearn for much, much more
A slow love
The kind that lasts forever
The kind of love that will be there in the morning
I want some slow love
The kind that leaves me never
The kind of love I thought I'd never find
The kind of love that lasts a long time
The song "Slow Love" by Gino Vannelli is an alluring expression of the desire for an enduring, slow-burning love that transcends time. The opening lyrics state the singer's yearning for a love that lasts forever, a love that will be there in the morning and leave him never. He wants a love that endures through the ages, that will stand the test of time. The tempo of the song is slow and romantic, with the melody beautifully complementing the lyrics.
The singer's coolness is not a reflection of a cold heart, but rather a desire to take things slow. He wants to savor each moment with his love and take his time to build a strong and lasting bond. His offer for his love to stay for a hundred years or so shows that he wants a love that is patient, steady and enduring. He does not want to rush into anything but instead wants to take his time to create something timeless.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for a slow love that lasts a long, long time. He is not interested in fleeting moments of passion but seeks genuine love that will thrive over time. Ultimately, the song portrays a longing for a love that is patient, lasting and true.
Line by Line Meaning
I want some slow love
I desire a love that takes its time to grow and flourish
The kind that lasts forever
A love that will stand the test of time, never fading or losing its meaning
The kind of love that will be there in the morning
A love that is steadfast and reliable, always present when needed
I want some slow love
A love that develops naturally, without rushing or forcing anything
The kind that leaves me never
A love that remains constant, never giving up or abandoning me
The kind of love that lasts a long long time
A love that endures for years and years, standing strong through all of life's challenges
Now don't mistake my coolness for a cold heart
Just because I take my time doesn't mean I don't care deeply about you
I want you more than you should know
My feelings for you run deep, and I may not even fully realize how much I care
It's just these days I'm not inclined to move so fast
Life is hectic and I want to take things slow, enjoying each moment without rushing to the end
Why don't you stay a while say a hundred years or so
I want you to be a part of my life for a long time, to enjoy many years of love and companionship
And make some slow love
Let's take our time and build a love that will stand the test of time
I'm not inclined to live a lifetime in one night
I don't want to rush through life, but instead want to savor each moment and enjoy the journey
Although I long to touch I yearn for much, much more
Physical intimacy is important, but I want a deeper emotional connection that lasts beyond the physical
The kind of love I thought I'd never find
I have always hoped for a love like this, but never thought I'd actually find it
The kind of love that lasts a long time
A love that endures for years and years, standing strong through all of life's challenges
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Franco Russo
Grandissimo Gino. Veramente un grande artista, e una voce sublime.
Miguel J Oneto
Gino és el mejor compositor que existe en todo el mundo en estos tiempos. Su composición es superlativa, perfecta, su voz única e ilimitada. Sus letras conmueven a todos, un GRANDE !
Richard Murphy
WOW! SING MY BROTHER! GOD BLESS, AMEN
Angelo Pelella
E' UNO DEI MIGLIORI AL MONDO !!!
PURTROPPO GLI ITALIANI NON L' HANNO MAI CAPITO, ANCHE SE HA COMINCIATO NEL LONTANO 1973!!!
claudio FERRETTI
i grandissimi sono conosciuti da chi merita di avere la fortuna di capire…...grande gino
The Troll Hunter
Immenso
Franco Russo
Nice
joseph waleski
Revisiting the etire album
Janet Alvarado
One day I'll this.
Janet Alvarado
I meant have this.