Harry Connick, Jr. was born in New Orleans to Anita and Harry Connick, Sr. His mother was Jewish and his father was Irish Catholic. Connick's musical talent was evident from a young age and he studied at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts under Ellis Marsalis and James Booker. He went on to attend Hunter College and the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where he was signed by Columbia Records.
In 1989, Connick provided the soundtrack for the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally..., winning his first Grammy for Best Jazz Male Vocal Performance. He also made his screen debut in Memphis Belle and released two albums: Lofty's Roach Souffle and We Are in Love, which earned him his second consecutive Grammy. In 1991, he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his contribution to the Godfather III soundtrack and released his third consecutive multi-platinum album, Blue Light, Red Light.
In 1992, Connick was arrested for having a gun at JFK International Airport but avoided charges by making a public-service television commercial. He continued to release successful albums, including 25 and When My Heart Finds Christmas, which was the best-selling Christmas album of 1993.
Harry Connick Jr. started his career as a jazz pianist and singer. In 1994, he released an album of New Orleans funk called She and took it on a tour of the United Kingdom and People's Republic of China. In 1996, he appeared in the successful movie Independence Day. By 1997, he returned to jazz music with his album To See You and played at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo. He continued his film career, starred in Hope Floats and released his album Come By Me in 1999. Connick wrote the score for the Broadway musical Thou Shalt Not, in 2000, and starred in South Pacific and his twelfth movie Mickey. He won a Grammy Award for his album Songs I Heard, released two albums in 2001, and appeared on NBC sitcom Will & Grace from 2002 to 2006. He continued releasing albums, appeared in films such as Basic, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction for Harry Connick Jr. — "Only You" in Concert. In 2005, he composed and produced The Happy Elf, an animated holiday special.
[edit] Personal life
On April 16, 1994, Connick, Jr. married model Jill Goodacre, originally from Texas, at the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana. They have three daughters: Georgia Tatom (born April 17, 1996), Sarah Kate (September 12, 1997), and Charlotte (born June 26, 2002). The family currently resides in Connecticut.
He is a founder of the Krewe of Orpheus, a music-based New Orleans krewe, taking its name from Orpheus of classical mythology. The Krewe of Orpheus parades on St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street in New Orleans on Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) — the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).
Bourbon Street Parade
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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To New Or -leans.
That cit -y has pret -ty
His -tor -ic scenes.
I'll take you par -ade you
Down Bour -bon Street.
There's a lot of hot spots, you'll see lots of big shots,
Down on Bour -bon Street.
Harry Connick Jr.'s Bourbon Street Parade is an invitation to experience the rich cultural heritage and vibrant nightlife of New Orleans. The song starts with an invitation to fly or drive down to the city of New Orleans, which is rich in history and culture. The singer promises to parade the listener down Bourbon Street, one of the most famous streets in the French Quarter of New Orleans, which is known for its lively music, elaborate parades, and unique nightlife. The street is filled with hot spots where one can see lots of big shots, meaning that the street is frequented by celebrities or influential people who can afford to spend lavishly. The singer promises the listener to take them on a tour that would showcase the best that Bourbon Street has to offer.
The song represents the best of New Orleans culture and tradition, which is an amalgamation of different cultures, including French, Spanish, African, and Creole. The lyrics of the song reflect the vibrant and lively spirit of New Orleans, which is famous for its Mardi Gras parades, jazz music, and cuisine.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's fly down or drive down
Let's travel to New Orleans either by flight or by road
To New Or -leans.
To the historic city of New Orleans
That cit -y has pret -ty
New Orleans is a beautiful city
His -tor -ic scenes.
It has a rich history
I'll take you par -ade you
I'll be your guide and show you around
Down Bour -bon Street.
We'll head towards the famous Bourbon Street
There's a lot of hot spots, you'll see lots of big shots,
Bourbon Street has a lot of popular attractions and famous people are often seen there
Down on Bour -bon Street.
We'll be exploring Bourbon Street in detail
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Written by: PAUL BARBARIN
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