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).
Save The Last Dance For Me
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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Every dance with the guy who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
Every smile for the man who held your hand
'neath the pale moonlight
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Well you can know
That the music's fine
like sparklin' wine Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing
But while we're apart, don't you give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Baby don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you oh so much
Well you can dance
You can carry on till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks
If you're all alone, can he take you home
You must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
you can dance
You can carry on till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks
If you're all alone, can he take you home
You gotta tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh, darlin', save the last dance for me
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Yeah baby, save the last dance for me
"Save The Last Dance For Me" is a love song by Harry Connick Jr. The song is about a person who is aware that his partner may dance with others but urges her to save the last dance for him. In the lyrics, he implores his partner to have fun and dance with others but not to forget that she's going home with him at the end of the night. He wants her to save that special dance just for him, and he makes it clear that he truly loves her and doesn't want her to give her heart to anyone else.
He assures her that he will never let her go and asks her to feel his love when they touch. He advises her to turn down any advances from other men who may ask to take her home after the dance. In a sense, the song is about trust, and the importance of the partners in a relationship not to break that trust. It is a timeless classic, and Harry Connick Jr.'s rendition of the song is heartfelt and moving.
Overall, "Save the Last Dance for Me" is a beautiful and timeless song about love and trust. It has resonated with listeners for decades, reminding us all of the importance of cherishing the ones we love and being faithful to them.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
Every dance with the guy who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You have the freedom to dance with whomever you want, but choose wisely. Let the man who catches your attention hold you close and enjoy the moment.
You can smile
Every smile for the man who held your hand
'neath the pale moonlight
Show your happiness and gratitude to the man who shared a romantic moment with you under the moonlight, holding your hand.
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me
Remember who will be escorting you home and holding you at the end of the night, so save the last dance for him.
Well you can know
That the music's fine
like sparklin' wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing
Enjoy the music and have a good time, but don’t let yourself get carried away.
But while we're apart, don't you give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
While we're not together, don't give your heart to someone else. Remember who you'll be with at the end of the night and save the last dance for him.
Baby don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you oh so much
I want you to know how deep my love for you is. You can feel it when we touch and I will never let you go. My love for you is immeasurable.
Well you can dance
You can carry on till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks
If you're all alone, can he take you home
You must tell him no
Keep having fun until the night is over, but if he asks to take you home, tell him no because you already have someone to take you home.
'Cause don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Remember who will be with you at the end of the night, so save the last dance for him.
Oh, darlin', save the last dance for me
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Yeah baby, save the last dance for me
I’m pleading with you to save the last dance for me. Don’t forget who you’ll be with at the end of the night, so choose me and save the last dance for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
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