She began writing her first album Blackberries (LP 2007) and borrowed the money from her Grandma to get her first album recorded, mastered, and replicated. Her first album opened the door for Jetty to tour Northern Michigan at numerous festivals, and venues—Traverse City Film Festival, and Blissfest to name a few.
Over the past few years she has been honing her craft something she says she “wasn’t naturally talented with,” in numerous concert dates ranging from Fort Worth, to LA, Chicago to Brooklyn.
In November 2009 she released her Nobody EP, which she recorded in Nashville. Slowly but surely Jetty Rae’s voice has begun to make ripples in this congested but exciting independent music world. She recently won the JetBlue T5 contest through ourstage.com, in which she was flown to New York and performed at JetBlue’s new Terminal 5 at JFK.
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/ann-arbor-musician-jetty-rae-wins-online-music-competition-performs-in-new-york/
Jetty has also been noticed by MTV.com’s “Needle In The Haystack.” Her song “I Love You,” was selected for a free download of the week. They also featured an interview with her in their blog.
http://blog.mtvmusic.com/2010/04/06/needle-in-the-haystack-presents-jetty-rae/
Jetty has performed in The Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn New York, The Grand Traverse Opera House, The Dennos Center, and countless other venues.
She has opened for Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Jay Buchanan, Juana Molina, Rachel Davis, The Ragbirds, and many more Ann Arbor Favorites.
Currently Jetty is recording her second LP at her home studio, and is hoping for a September 2010 release date. This highly anticipated album will be produced and recorded entirely by Jetty. She was inspired to take audio recording classes after becoming dissatisfied with her lack of control in her previous projects. She was inspired by the do-it yourself-ness by the likes of Imogen Heap, and Aimee Mann.
Her influences include Jennifer Knapp, Brandi Carlile, Cat Power, Ray Lamontagne, Lauryn Hill, Patty Griffin, and many more. Her sound is ever changing, one song could be completely Norah, and the other completely Fiona. If you’ve been to a Jetty Rae show you can agree to the fact that song-writing is her true forte, but how she marries her words to her voice and melodies is a thing to see. She has power, and restraint in her voice—the ability to pull at your heart strings delicately like in “Blink of an Eye.” On the other hand she also possesses the power to awaken a passion, a fight in all of us when she really belts it. Her hopes are to eventually start a label for independent artists like herself—that will empower artists to start where they are. She is hoping to give them the tools, studio time, experience, and resources they need to succeed in making great art.
Her aims are not to become a millionaire, or well-know, but rather to evoke a change—that is much more powerful than herself. “It doesn’t matter if I am playing for ten people, or a thousand people—it’s that one person who is touched, that one person who doesn’t feel alone anymore. That’s the power of music..and that’s why I do this.”
Jetty is always scoping out small venues, open mic’s and coffee shops for up and coming talents. If you are interested in learning more about her label please contact her @ jettyrae.com. In the meantime look forward to seeing Jetty play live with her bassist James Hughes.
Favorite Song
Jetty Rae Lyrics
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Boy you're my sunshine yes you are and so much more
You are the best friend that I have ever had
You love me when I'm angry, you love me when I am mad
You are the kindest soul that I have ever known
Oh baby in your arms, that's where I am home
If you can stand all my pretending
If you can stand all my spending
If you can stand all my drama
Then I guess I can stand your mama
You are the most handsome man that I have ever seen
I could travel back a thousand years, search through all of history
You are the smartest man that I have ever met
All our babies will be smart as you, Oh I'm all set
You are the bravest soul that I have ever known
After all you're marrying me, it's not to late to say no
I can stand all your technology
Just know that it's not in my biology
I can stand the way you eat cereal
Just as long as you always treat me imperial
If you can stand all my pretending
If you can stand all my spending
If you can stand all my drama
Then I can stand all your technology
Just know that it's not in my biology
I can stand the way you eat cereal
Just as long as we always treat each other imperial
The lyrics to Jetty Rae's "Favorite Song" convey a deep appreciation and love for the singer's partner. The opening lines declare the partner as the "favorite song" the singer has ever heard, comparing them to sunshine and more. The lyrics continue to list the countless reasons why the partner is so important, including being the best friend, kindest soul, most handsome man, and smartest man the singer has ever known. The love is unconditional and can withstand any obstacle or quirk, as the singer acknowledges and accepts their own faults and limitations.
The singer's love is so intense that they state being in the partner's arms is where they are "home." The lyrics capture the essence of true love and partnership, where each person complements and supports the other through thick and thin. The song's message is uplifting and optimistic, highlighting the joys of finding a life partner that you adore and cherish.
Overall, "Favorite Song" is a beautiful ode to true love and companionship. The lyrics vividly paint a picture of the ideal partner, with traits and qualities that any romantic would appreciate. The song is a testament to the enduring power of true love and the beauty of finding someone that makes your heart sing.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my favorite song that I have ever heard
You are the one I love most, like a melody that resonates with me in a special way
Boy you're my sunshine yes you are and so much more
You bring light into my life, and you have qualities that make you even more valuable and unique
You are the best friend that I have ever had
You are the most loyal companion I've ever known; you always support and care for me
You love me when I'm angry, you love me when I am mad
You accept and love me even when I'm at my worst; your love is unconditional
You are the kindest soul that I have ever known
Your spirit is gentle and compassionate; being in your embrace feels like being in a safe and warm place
Oh baby in your arms, that's where I am home
Being close to you makes me feel like I'm right where I belong, like I'm in my true home
If you can stand all my pretending
If you can cope with me when I put on an act or I'm not being transparent
If you can stand all my spending
If you can tolerate my habits of using money excessively or imprudently
If you can stand all my drama
If you can endure the excess emotional reactions or over-the-top reactions I may have
Then I guess I can stand your mama
Then I suppose I can tolerate or accept your family, even if I have issues with them
You are the most handsome man that I have ever seen
You are the most physically attractive and appealing man I have ever laid eyes on
I could travel back a thousand years, search through all of history
Even if I could journey to the past and look through all of history's people, I wouldn't find anyone more handsome than you
You are the smartest man that I have ever met
You are the most intelligent and wise man I have ever encountered
All our babies will be smart as you, Oh I'm all set
If our children inherit your intelligence, that would be enough to satisfy me; I don't need anything else
You are the bravest soul that I have ever known
You are the most courageous and daring person I have ever met
After all you're marrying me, it's not to late to say no
You're taking a significant step by marrying me; it's not too late to change your mind if you're having second thoughts
I can stand all your technology
I can manage to adjust to the technological advances or devices you use
Just know that it's not in my biology
Just be aware that I may not have a natural inclination or interest in using technology
I can stand the way you eat cereal
I can tolerate or accept how you consume or do things that may be different from my preferences
Just as long as you always treat me imperial
As long as you treat me with respect, affection, and make me feel like royalty
Then I can stand all your technology
In return, I can adjust to the technological advances or devices you use
Just know that it's not in my biology
Just be aware that I may not have a natural inclination or interest in using technology
I can stand the way you eat cereal
I can tolerate or accept how you consume or do things that may be different from my preferences
Just as long as we always treat each other imperial
As long as we treat each other with respect, affection, and make each other feel like royalty
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: BRITTNI STEWART
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