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).
We Are In Love
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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I can tell by the sound of your voice
If you're really in love with me
And you are
And you are
You know I can't lie
If I say to you, "Baby, I love you"
Oh, and I do
Yes, I do
I do
Could it be, that's a phrase you thought never would phase you
Well, baby, you better hold on tight
'Cause I'm the one who's supposed to
Kneel down and propose, well, alright
Ooh, I might, I might
So, when I kiss you goodnight
Just sleep tight with the thought that you'll
Always be caught up in love with me
And you'll dream that the stars up above
Have the answer of whether we'll be
Or whether we won't be in love
Well, we are
Yes, we are
I do
Could it be, that's a phrase you thought never would phase you
Well, baby, oh, you better hold on tight
'Cause I'm the one who's supposed to
Kneel down and propose, well, alright
Oh, I might
Well, I might
So, when I kiss you goodnight
Just sleep tight with the thought that you'll
Always be caught up in love with me
And you'll dream that the stars up above
Have the answer of whether we'll be
Or whether we won't be in love
Well, we are
Yes, we are, ooh
Oh, we are
Girl, we are
Indubitably we are
In the song "We Are In Love," Harry Connick Jr. sings about the depth of his love for his partner, and how he knows they are truly in love with each other. Connick emphasizes the importance of honesty in a relationship, stating that he can never lie to his partner about his true feelings for them. He reassures his partner that he loves them and that they are always going to be caught up in love with each other. He discusses the phrase "I do" that is traditionally used in weddings to indicate a couple's commitment to one another, but notes that his love for his partner goes beyond mere words or ceremony. The song concludes with the repeated declaration that "we are in love."
Overall, "We Are In Love" is a gentle love song with a simple message that resonates with many. Connick's emphasis on honesty and genuine emotion highlights the importance of these qualities in building a lasting, meaningful relationship. The lyrics also express a sense of optimism and commitment, suggesting that the couple's love will endure through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you so well
I have spent enough time with you to understand your likes and dislikes
I can tell by the sound of your voice
I can gauge your mood or emotions depending on how your voice sounds over the phone or in person
If you`re really in love with me
I can tell whether your feelings for me are genuine or not
And you are
I know for a fact that your feelings for me are genuine
You know I can`t lie
I am truthful with you and cannot hide my true feelings
If I say to you `baby, I love you`
When I confess my love for you
Then baby, I love you
It is the absolute truth that I love you
And I do
I wholeheartedly love you with all my soul
I do... could it be that`s the Phrase you thought never would phase you
You underestimated the power of the declaration of love while saying 'I do'
Well baby, you better hold on tight
Be prepared to accept my love for you and all that may come with it
'Cause I`m the one who`s supposed to
I am the one who is traditionally expected to take the initiative in the relationship
Kneel down and propose, well alright
I may not necessarily conform to traditional roles, but I do propose to you
I might, I might
I am considering the proposal
So, when I kiss you good-night
At the end of the day when saying goodbye
Just sleep tight with the thought that you`ll
Having sweet dreams filled with the knowledge that
Always be caught up in love with me
You will always have a special place in my heart
And you`ll dream that the stars up above
You will have hope for a future filled with happiness
Have the answer of whether we`ll be
The stars will provide hope for our future together
Or whether we won`t be In love...
Whether we will end up falling in love and staying in love or not
Well, we are,
The reality is that we are in love and staying in love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harry Connick Jr.
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ferro cinque
I know you so well
I can tell by the sound of your voice
If you`re really in love with me
And you are
You are
You know I can`t lie
If I say to you `baby, I love you`
Then baby, I love you
And I do
I do
I do... could it be that`s the
Phrase you thought never would phase you
Well baby, you better hold on tight
'Cause I`m the one who`s supposed to
Kneel down and propose, well alright
I might, I might
So, when I kiss you good-night
Just sleep tight with the thought that you`ll
Always be caught up in love with me
And you`ll dream that the stars up above
Have the answer of whether we`ll be
Or whether we won`t be
In love...
Well, we are,
We are
Paul Shepherd
Long before Michael Bublé took off. This man is hugely talented. He smashed it!
Gary Clark
I heard this out in Atlantic City in ‘91. I had to buy the cassette to play in the car on the way home...
Tim Harding
A brilliant big band arrangement well performed.
小川朝美
カッコいいし(*^ω^*)
本当素敵な曲♪
mye name
THE BAND KILLED! well done, boys. (and girls?)
alitlweird
Great album. Incredible big band sound!
F TW
1st time I heard this it blew my hat off...here we are 30 + years later & the song is still amazing & holds up over time. BTW who are the 9 people who gave this video a thumbs down, WHAT !!
ferro cinque
I know you so well
I can tell by the sound of your voice
If you`re really in love with me
And you are
You are
You know I can`t lie
If I say to you `baby, I love you`
Then baby, I love you
And I do
I do
I do... could it be that`s the
Phrase you thought never would phase you
Well baby, you better hold on tight
'Cause I`m the one who`s supposed to
Kneel down and propose, well alright
I might, I might
So, when I kiss you good-night
Just sleep tight with the thought that you`ll
Always be caught up in love with me
And you`ll dream that the stars up above
Have the answer of whether we`ll be
Or whether we won`t be
In love...
Well, we are,
We are
crazygirl20504
いつ聞いてもいい曲です！！♪〜♪♬
Joey Bonin
Sparkling performer. Could that be Ben Wolfe on bass?