1. Jack Jones (born Jan… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.
1. Jack Jones (born Jan. 14, 1938, in Hollywood, Calif.) is a traditional pop singer, perhaps best known for his songs "I've Got Your Number" and "Wives and Lovers". The only son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey, he released his first album in 1959 on Capitol Records, but he didn't find success until he moved to Kapp Records in the early 60s. During that decade, he was rated highly by contemporaries such as Frank Sinatra. Judy Garland even reportedly called him the best jazz singer in the world, though Jones was always a straight pop singer (even with contemporary material) and merely ventured in the direction of jazz. He has won two Grammy Awards.
Having toured for decades since his 60s heyday, Jones still performs concerts around the world and remains popular on the casino circuit. Many of his tunes are included in various mutli-artist compliation albums. Some of his best-known songs are "The Impossible Dream," " "Wives And Lovers" (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance)," "The Race Is On," "Lollipops and Roses" (1962, Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), "Lady," and "The Love Boat Theme".
USA Billboard Hit Singles
"Lollipops and Roses," 1962, US #66
"Call Me Irresponsible," 1963, US #75
"Wives and Lovers" / "Toys in the Attic," 1963, US #14 / #92
"Love With the Proper Stranger," 1964, US #62
"The First Night of the Full Moon," 1964, US #59
"Where Love Has Gone," 1964, US #62
"Dear Heart," 1964, US #30
"The Race Is On," 1965, US #15 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"Seein' the Right Love Go Wrong," 1965, US #46
"Just Yesterday," 1965, US #73
"Love Bug," 1965, US #71
"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," 1966, US #35 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"A Day In the Life of a Fool," 1966, US #62
"Lady," 1967, US #39 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"I'm Indestructible," 1967, US #81
"Now I Know," 1967, US #73
"Our Song," 1967, US #92
"Live for Life," 1967, US #99
"If You Ever Leave Me," 1968, US #92
2. "Jack Jones" is also an alias used by the duo of Dego Mcfarlane and Josh Wink on the album "Freezone 6, Fourth Person Singular". The two combined for the track "On my Todd."
3. Jack Jones (born Feb. 14, 1992, in Swansea, Wales) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Trampolene. His debut double A side singles "Swim Up" and "It's Not My Thing" were released in July, 2018.
My Favorite Things
Jack Jones Lyrics
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Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
In the song "My Favorite Things," Jack Jones lists a series of objects and experiences that he loves and that bring him joy. The first verse describes some simple pleasures and comforts: raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens. These objects evoke feelings of coziness and nostalgia, and suggest a sense of contentment and security. The second verse includes more specific pleasures, such as cream-colored ponies, crisp apple strudels, and schnitzel with noodles, along with the sounds of doorbells and sleigh bells. Again, these objects and experiences have a joyful and nostalgic quality to them. Finally, the third verse includes more sensory experiences, such as the visual beauty of snowflakes, the physical sensation of them staying on one's nose and eyelashes, and the seasonal changing of winter into spring, which all blend together to create a memorable experience.
The song's lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein II and first featured in the 1959 musical "The Sound of Music." The musical was based on the real-life story of Maria von Trapp, who left her job as a governess to a wealthy family to become a nun, only to leave the convent to marry Georg von Trapp, a widower with seven children. The song "My Favorite Things" was originally sung by Maria in the musical as a way to soothe the von Trapp children during a thunderstorm.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I love the sight of rain falling on roses and the feeling of a kitten's whiskers brushing my skin
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
I take comfort in the warmth of copper kettles and woolen mittens on a cold day
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
I love the anticipation and surprise of receiving a package, especially one wrapped in brown paper and tied up with string
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
The beauty of cream colored ponies and the delicious taste of crisp apple strudels bring me joy
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
The sound of doorbells and sleigh bells and the taste of schnitzel with noodles remind me of happy times
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
Seeing wild geese flying with the moon in the background gives me a sense of awe and wonder
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
The sight of girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes is lovely and charming
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I enjoy the feeling and sight of snowflakes landing on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
The transition from cold, snow-filled winters to blooming springs is a beautiful and magical time
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
Sometimes bad things happen, like when a dog bites or a bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
When I'm feeling down or upset
I simply remember my favorite things
I can cheer myself up and feel better by thinking of the things that bring me joy
And then I don't feel so bad
By focusing on the positive and remembering my favorite things, I can lift my mood and feel better
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
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