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).
This Christmas
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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I'm gonna get to know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be together
This Christmas
Fireside is blazing bright
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and you
This Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes outshine the town, they do
This Christmas
Fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me
The lyrics of Harry Connick Jr.'s "This Christmas" portrays the excitement and joy of spending the holiday season with a loved one. The song invites togetherness as it speaks of hanging mistletoe and spending time together trimming the Christmas tree. It highlights the warmth of the winter season, particularly the bright fireside and the sound of caroling that fills the night. The celebration of this special time is marked by the exchange of gifts and cards, which the singer notes only add to his cheer. As he looks around, he feels grateful to be with his partner whose "eyes outshine the town" and make this Christmas season even more special.
Through this song, Harry Connick Jr. captures the true essence of Christmas - a time of love, happiness, and bonding with loved ones. It speaks to the romantic feelings of the season and how it brings people closer. The lyrics illustrate the shared holiday traditions that bring joy to everyone, and the joyousness of it all has culminated in this very special time for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang all the mistletoe
Let's decorate the house with mistletoe to set the holiday mood
I'm gonna get to know you better
I want to spend time with you and strengthen our relationship
This Christmas
In this holiday season
And as we trim the tree
As we decorate the Christmas tree together
How much fun it's gonna be together
We are going to have a great time doing this activity as a team
Fireside is blazing bright
The fireplace is providing us with warmth and comfort
We're caroling through the night
We are singing holiday songs as we celebrate this special occasion
And this Christmas will be
This Christmas time is going to be memorable
A very special Christmas for me
I am grateful for the presence of loved ones during this Christmas season
Presents and cards are here
Gifts and greeting cards have arrived
My world is filled with cheer and you
Your presence brings joy and happiness in my world
And as I look around
As I observe my surroundings
Your eyes outshine the town, they do
Your eyes sparkle with excitement and cheerfulness, more than the lights of the town
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