Initially, Intveld worked with his younger brother Ricky and friend Pat Woodward in a band known as the Rockin' Shadows. The group dissolved when Ricky and Woodward left to work with Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; both later died in the same airplane accident that took the life of Nelson. It was only fate that kept James from getting on that flight. It’s a tragedy that cut, and still cuts deeply into his heart and soul.
During the cow punk movement of the '80s, Intveld was working the same clubs as Dwight Yoakam and Rosie Flores, playing his own brand of rockabilly. He so impressed Town South of Bakersfield producers
Pete Anderson and Dusty Wakeman that he was included on the second volume of the compilation series.
As a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter and sideman, James’ name seems to crop up everywhere. He’s in high demand for his skills as a player; as adept at the slap bass, slide, steel, and drums as on guitar. He’s done everything from playing bass with Dwight Yoakam to lead guitar with the Blasters.
Intveld wrote the Rosie Flores hit "Cryin' Over You" as well as all the material on his own first 1996 effort "James Intveld." That was named the best studio recording project and the best country or roots CD of 1996 by California's Music Connection magazine. Intveld successfully produced, arranged, sang, and played all the parts on this magnificent release, dedicated to his brother and best friend, Ricky.
Recently, he’s purchased a home in Nashville, Tennessee and is currently on tour supporting the release of his third solo effort, "Have Faith"; on his independent record label Molenaart. Of the ten tracks, seven are self-penned proving his strong songwriter skills and musical diversity, all with the theme of love, loss, and above all faith.
James has the uncanny ability to take you to church as he joins forces with the legendary Jordanaires on the gospel tinged " Walk With Me" yet he’s just as adept at getting to the core of love and loss with his reflective ballad "A Woman's Touch" then quickly gets your foot tappin’ with his upbeat shuffle openly admitting " If you're gonna break my heart and tear my world apart "Let's Get Started."
With the help of Country Music Hall Of Fame steel master Lloyd Green, James revives the Johnny Paycheck standard " Motel Time" and pays tribute to Bakersfield pioneer Wynn Steward by revamping his 60’s hit " It's Such A Pretty World Today". James enlisted Nashville's A team studio musicians to give it a modern state of the art sound and with James' strong smooth vocal style turned this into another classic country favorite.
Continuously cast in movies, TV, and videos, James was the singing voice of Johnny Depp's character in the John Waters film Cry Baby. Other credits include Sean Penn's directorial debut, "Indian Runner," "Thing Called Love," with River Phoenix, Billy Crystal's HBO production, "61," and his most recent role staring beside Billy Bob Thorton in the motion picture, "Chrystal."
James still spends part time in Los Angeles where he got his start. James recently finished filming his directorial debut, "Miracle at Sage Creek" with David Carradine.
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Perfect World
James Intveld Lyrics
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Life was good everything was fine oh baby
When you used to be my girl
You and me livin' in a perfect world
You were so pretty and you dressed so right
We made lovin' every day and night oh baby
When you used to be my girl
Well I'm sittin' here lookin' at the big ol moon
Starin' out the window of my motel room
Ever since we parted nothins been the same
I'm missin you so bad it's a cryin' shame
You were my heaven I must confess
Those were the days I loved the best oh baby
When you used to be my girl
You and me livin' in a perfect world
Well I never knew lonely till this loneliness
Wakin' every mornin' here without your kiss
Cryin' on my pillow 'til is soakin' wet
Cause you're my little honey that I can't forget
Now I go to places try to have some fun
But it ain't nothin; like the things we done oh baby
When you used to be my girl
You and me livin' in a perfect world
The song Perfect World by James Intveld speaks of a nostalgic yearning for a lost love and the perfect world that existed when they were together. The lyrics describe a time when everything was perfect and the couple lived in harmony, free from heartaches and troubled minds. The singer reminisces about the love they shared, the happiness they experienced and the freedom they enjoyed. However, the relationship has ended and the perfect world is now a distant memory. The singer is left to face the loneliness and emptiness of life without his former partner.
The lyrics of Perfect World capture a deep sense of longing for a lost love and the regret that comes with it. The singer is haunted by the memories of what once was and cannot seem to find peace without his former partner. The song portrays the idea that love is what makes the world perfect, and without it, everything else seems imperfect and lacking. Ultimately, Perfect World is a love song that speaks to the human heart, reminding us of the power of love to transform our lives and make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
No heartaches no troubled minds
In the past, there were no bad feelings or worries.
Life was good everything was fine oh baby
Life was really enjoyable and perfect.
When you used to be my girl
During the time when you were my girlfriend.
You and me livin' in a perfect world
The two of us were living in an ideal and faultless world.
You were so pretty and you dressed so right
You looked beautiful and dressed perfectly.
We made lovin' every day and night oh baby
We were intimate with one another every single day and night.
Well I'm sittin' here lookin' at the big ol moon
Currently, he's sitting down and gazing at the large moon.
Starin' out the window of my motel room
He's looking out the window of his hotel room.
Ever since we parted nothins been the same
Since they parted ways, things have been different and unchanged.
I'm missin you so bad it's a cryin' shame
He's missing her very badly, and it's a regrettable situation.
You were my heaven I must confess
She was everything to him; a paradise, and he must admit it.
Those were the days I loved the best oh baby
He preferred those particular days over everything else.
Well I never knew lonely till this loneliness
He's never experienced loneliness like he has now.
Wakin' every mornin' here without your kiss
Waking up every day without receiving a kiss from her.
Cryin' on my pillow 'til is soakin' wet
He is crying so much that his pillow is drenched with tears.
Cause you're my little honey that I can't forget
She's his sweetie that he can't stop thinking about or move on from.
Now I go to places try to have some fun
He now goes out and tries to enjoy himself.
But it ain't nothin; like the things we done oh baby
But nothing compares to the things they used to do together.
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Love you james intveld
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It was an perfect world
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Thank you james intveld rose bloom