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. β "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) β the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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And miss her each night and day
I know I'm not wrong because the feeling's
Gettin' stronger the longer I stay away
Miss the moss covered vines, tall sugar pines
Where mockingbirds used to sing
And I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
Moonlight on the bayous
Creole tunes fill the air
I dream about magnolias in June
And I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
Oh, moonlight on the bayous
Creole tunes fill the air
I dream about magnolias in June
And I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
More than I miss New Orleans
Harry Connick Jr.βs βDo You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?β is a soulful song that evokes the deep sense of longing and nostalgia for a place that one loves and misses dearly. The lyrics express the sentiment of someone who is far away from New Orleans, a place that holds a special place in their heart, and as time passes, the longing for the city grows stronger.
The lyrics are a poetic tribute to the natural beauty of New Orleans, highlighted by the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines, the lazy Mississippi, and the bayous lit by moonlight. The song also pays tribute to the musical traditions of the city, with references to the Creole tunes filling the air, and the desire to hear the sweet songs of the mockingbirds once again. This reinforces the idea that New Orleans is not only a geographical place but also a place of cultural and artistic significance.
However, in addition to the longing for the city itself, the song also speaks about missing someone special who is no longer there. The final lines of the song make it clear that the singer misses a person more than they miss New Orleans, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships and connections to a place.
Overall, the song serves as an ode to a city that is rich in both natural beauty and culture and its power to captivate people and create lasting memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
Have you ever experienced the nostalgic feeling of longing for the beautiful city of New Orleans?
And miss her each night and day
It's not just a passing feeling, but a constant yearning for the city day and night.
I know I'm not wrong because the feeling's
I am certain that my longing for the city is justified and real.
Gettin' stronger the longer I stay away
The more time I spend away from New Orleans, the deeper my longing for it becomes.
Miss the moss covered vines, tall sugar pines
I miss the beautiful foliage of the city, including its iconic moss-covered vines and tall sugar pines.
Where mockingbirds used to sing
I long to hear the sweet melodies of the mockingbirds that used to sing in New Orleans.
And I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
I yearn to see the mighty Mississippi River lazily flowing through the city once again.
Runnin' in the spring
Specifically, I wish to see the river running in the spring season.
Moonlight on the bayous
I long to see the peaceful, serene moonlight shining over the bayous of New Orleans.
Creole tunes fill the air
I miss the rich and vibrant musical culture of New Orleans, specifically its Creole tunes.
I dream about magnolias in June
I often picture myself surrounded by beautiful magnolia flowers during the month of June.
And I'm wishin' I was there
My longing for New Orleans is so strong that I wish I could be there right now.
When that's where you left your heart
New Orleans is not just a city, but a place where I have left a part of myself and my emotions.
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
While I long for the city itself, I miss the person I love who is still there even more.
More than I miss New Orleans
My love for this person outweighs my longing for the city itself.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie De Lange, Louis Alter
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