Lynne was born in Harlem in 1929 to John and Mary Wilson. As a young girl, Lynne sang with the local African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Choir. At the age of 15, she won first prize at the "Amateur Night" at the Apollo Theater. She shared the stage with contemporary night club vocal ensembles as well as with Ella Fitzgerald, recording as part of such groups as the Enchanters and the Dell-Tones in the 1950s. She recorded as a soloist under her birth name, though most of her work was released under her stage name on the Everest and Fontana labels. She was signed to Everest in 1958.
Although showing much promise early on, especially after TV appearances, including the Harry Belafonte Spectacular, her development suffered through poor management: some unscrupulous recording "executives" profited while she was left virtually penniless, saved by the fact that she was able to work steadily and earn her money from performances—a victim of unpaid royalties.
In the 1960s she had several hits including "June Night", "Love I Found You", "I'm Glad There Is You", "I Wish You Love" (1964)—which became her signature song—and her answer to Gene McDaniels's "Tower Of Strength", "(You Don't Have to Be a) Tower Of Strength", a pop hit that proved how versatile she could be in the studio. After her time with Everest Records she moved to Fontana and recorded such albums as Soul Serenade, Love And A Woman, Where It's At, and Here, There And Everywhere, all of which showcased her versatility in jazz, RnB, soul and melodic "pop".
During her earlier years on the road Gloria Lynne shared bills with some of the giants of RnB, jazz, pop and standards including Ray Charles, Billy Eckstine, Johnny Mathis and Ella Fitzgerald. Notable TV specials include two with Harry Belafonte and duets with Billy Eckstine. As Lynne moved into jazz in her later career she worked with top flight musicians and arrangers and performed with many of the jazz greats, including Quincy Jones, Bobby Timmons, Philly Joe Jones, Harry "Sweets" Edison.
She famously wrote lyrics for “Watermelon Man” with Herbie Hancock, and “All Day Long” with Kenny Burrell. New York City proclaimed July 25, 1995 as Gloria Lynne Day. In 1996 Lynne received the International Women of Jazz Award and she was honored with a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1997. Other awards and recognitions include the National Treasure Award from the Seasoned Citizens Theatre Company (2003); induction into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame; Living Legend Award from the State of Pennsylvania (2007).
She and her husband, Harry Alleyne, had a son, Richard. Gloria and Richard Alleyne ran a production company, Family Bread Music Inc. Gloria and Harry Alleyne divorced in 1968.
She died of a heart attack on October 15, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.
June Night
Gloria Lynne Lyrics
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The moonlight and you in my arms with all your charms
The moon above and we'll make love.
I'll hold you in full view
Our dreams will come true
Just give me a June night
The moonlight and you
Give me the moonlight
But mostly give me you
And when you're in my arms,
With all your charms and the moon above
We're gonna make love, love, love
I'll hold you, hold you, and hold you
Then each little dream that we're dreaming will come true
Just give me a June night
The moonlight and you
Gotta have you, under the moon
Give me a June night
The lyrics to Gloria Lynne's "June Night" express a desire for a romantic evening under the moonlight with the object of the singer's affection. The singer longs for a special night in June, characterized by the full moon and the company of her lover. The lyrics suggest that the couple will spend the night making love and dreaming together. The singer emphasizes that the most important thing she desires is the company of her lover, saying "give me the moonlight, but mostly give me you".
The lyrics emphasize the romantic and dreamlike quality of a June night, evoking feelings of warmth and closeness between two lovers. The singer uses repetition to emphasize her longing, repeating the line "give me a June night" throughout the song. At the same time, the lyrics are fairly simple and direct, emphasizing the singer's desire for a direct and uncomplicated connection with her lover.
Overall, "June Night" is a simple but romantic ode to the warmth and closeness of a night spent with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me a June night
All I want is a special night in the month of June.
The moonlight and you in my arms with all your charms
I desire to be with you under the moonlight, holding you close and enchanted by your beauty.
The moon above and we'll make love.
Our love will blossom under the serene moonlit sky.
I'll hold you in full view
I will embrace you for everyone to see how much I love you.
Our dreams will come true
Being with you on this magical night will fulfill all our wishes and dreams.
Give me the moonlight
I need the glow of the moon to set the perfect romantic atmosphere.
But mostly give me you
Above it all, the most important thing to me is being with you on this June night.
And when you're in my arms,
When I finally have the pleasure of holding you close
With all your charms and the moon above
Captivated by your charm and beauty, with the moon as our only witness
We're gonna make love, love, love
We will create a love so profound that it will last us a lifetime.
I'll hold you, hold you, and hold you
I will never let go of you and hold you tight, expressing my love in every embrace.
Then each little dream that we're dreaming will come true
The love we make tonight will pave the way for all our wishes and dreams to come true.
Gotta have you, under the moon
I am filled with the need to be with you under the moon's light.
Give me a June night
All I ask for is to have this special night in the month of June.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ABEL BAER, CLIFF FRIEND
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Rosalyn Samuels
I can't believe I was 7 when this song came out! My mother was a BIG Gloria Lynne fan. So when she played the Hi-Fi, Gloria or Dakota Staton, or Dinah, or........... Well, you get the picture. And I have been a fan ever since! The band is super swinging. I see folks dancin', people laughing and happy cocktails in one hand, their partner in another and everybody's jumpin'and swingin'! I know we can't go back in time But, if I could I would pick a summer night with Gloria on the "Hi-Fi". Thanks
Beverly Young
My dad favorite song
customkey
All right now.....LOOKOUT...!!!!!!