Jewel is the daughter of Nedra Carroll, an artist and personal manager, and Atz Kilcher, an elementary school music teacher, folk singer and social worker. Her mother of Irish descent and her father is of Swiss-German origin. She is the cousin of actress Q'Orianka Kilcher. She spent most of her young life in Homer, Alaska, United States, living with her father. The home she grew up in did not have indoor plumbing; it had a simple outhouse instead. She and her father sometimes earned a living by singing in bars and taverns. It was from these experiences she learned to yodel, a quality demonstrated in many of her songs. Her father was a Mormon, but they stopped attending the church shortly before she turned eight. Yule Kilcher, her grandfather, was a state senator involved in drafting Alaska's constitution for its admission into a state from a territory in 1959.
During high school, Jewel was known to spell her name "Jule" or "Juel," but she attributes this to simply playing with her name.
Jewel learned to play the guitar while at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, United States where she majored in operatic voice. She started writing songs at the age of seventeen.
For a time, she was poverty-stricken and lived in her van while traveling about the country doing street performances and small gigs. She gained some recognition by singing at the Innerchange Coffeehouse and Java Joe's in San Diego, California, United States. Her friend Steve Poltz's band, The Rugburns, played at the same venues. Jewel later collaborated with Poltz on some of her songs, including "You Were Meant For Me" (He also appeared in the second, best-known, video for this song). The Rugburns opened for Jewel on her Tiny Lights tour in 1997. Poltz appeared in Jewel's band on the Spirit World Tour 1999 playing guitar.
In 1993, Michael Balzary (better known by the stage name โ Flea) of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers met Jewel after he saw her perform at a local cafe. He went back to her van where she was living, where she sang a few of her songs to him. He described her singing voice as being "beautiful" and "breathtaking".
Jewel was discovered by Inga Vainshtein in August 1993, when a musician from a local San Diego band, Rust, whom Vainshtein was managing at the time, called to tell her about a girl surfer who sang at a local coffee shop on Thursdays. Vainshtein drove to Innerchange coffee shop with a rep from Atlantic Records, and after the show they called Danny Goldberg, the head of Atlantic Records west coast operations, and asked him to pay for Jewel's demo. Vainshtein eventually became Jewel's manager, and was instrumental in creating a major bidding war, which led to Jewel's deal with Atlantic Records. She cut her debut album, Pieces of You, when she was nineteen and it was released in 1995. Jewel recorded "Pieces of You" in a studio on Neil Young's ranch, and was backed by his band, The Stray Gators, who played on Neil Young's "Harvest" and "Harvest Moon" albums. Part of the album was cut live at the Innerchange Coffeehouse in San Diego where she had risen to local fame. The album stayed on the Billboard 200 for an impressive two years, reaching number four at its peak. The album spawned the Top 10 hits "You Were Meant for Me", "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Foolish Games". The album was a huge success and eventually sold over 12 million copies in the United States. alone, more than all of her subsequent albums put together.
Due to her successes, she was chosen to sing the American national anthem at the opening of the Super Bowl in January 1998 in San Diego. She was introduced as "San Diego's own Jewel!" However, she was criticized for lip-syncing the anthem to a pre-recording. This was especially noticeable due to her missing her cue and not mouthing the first words.
In November 1998, Jewel released her second album, Spirit. The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 4 million copies in the United States. The songs "Hands" and "Down So Long" hit the Top 10. Other singles followed, a new version of "Jupiter (Swallow The Moon)", "What's Simple Is True", the theme song to her upcoming movie, and the charity single "Life Uncommon".
A year later, In November 1999, Jewel released Joy: A Holiday Collection. The album sold over a million copies and peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200. She released a cover of "Joy to the World" from the album.
In November 2001, the album This Way was released. The album peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 1 million copies in the United States, standing as her most critically acclaimed album to date. Jewel hit the Top 10 with the song "Standing Still" and the Top 40 with the song "Break Me". Other singles released were "This Way" and "Serve The Ego", the latter giving Jewel her first number one club hit.
In 2003, Jewel released the album 0304. She writes in the liner notes, "I wanted to make a record that was a modern interpretation of big band music. A record that was lyric driven, like Cole Porter, that also had a lot of swing. And a lot of it is thanks to Lester, because when I told him I wanted to make a record that combined dance, urban, and folk music, he didn't look at me like I was crazy." While some fans considered 0304 an innovative album that held to the tradition of her previous albums, others felt that it was too much of a departure from the style of her previous albums. Following the limited success of "Serve the Ego", Jewel moved to a more pop-oriented sound with the release of the single "Intuition". The song, which strays from her usual folk style with simple guitar instrumentation, starts off with a French accordion and experiments with pop beats using synthesizers. The song was successful, reaching #5 on the Billboard Adult Top 40. However, a number of Jewel's fans criticized her for abandoning her traditional folk style in exchange for a new pop sound. Accusations of "selling out" for personal gain, among other things, were made. Despite the different sound style, the song is lyrically similar to her previous work. It has a number of references to culture, including mentioning celebrities such as pop star Jennifer Lopez, model Kate Moss, magazines, film culture and commercialism.
On May 2, 2006, Jewel released her sixth album, Goodbye Alice In Wonderland. The album received mixed reviews, but still managed to debut at #8 on the Billboard Albums Chart. The album sold 82,000 copies in its first week out. The lead single "Again and Again" has had moderate success on Adult Top 40 Radio, peaking at #16. The second single, "Good Day", was released to radio in late June but failed to gain any traction on the radio airplay charts. Later, a video for "Stephenville, TX", her next single, has been seen on Yahoo! Launch.
As of December 2006, the album barely sold 270,000 copies. It is notable in that it is the only Jewel album not to achieve Gold certification, even though it has been hailed as arguably one of her best albums. As one music critic, Timothy Duggan, notes: "This album showcases Jewel's unique talent as a lyricist, alongside a definite growth in her musicianship. It is what 'Pieces of You' might have been had Jewel had the musical knowledge then that she has now. A very satisfying work, all in all". Rolling Stone however, called the album "overdone and undercooked" with a rating of 2 stars out of 5.
In early February 2007, Jewel recorded a duet with Jason Michael Carroll, "No Good in Goodbye (With Jewel)", that was featured on Carroll's debut CD, "Waitin' in the Country". She also made a promotional appearance on the T in Boston for the Verizon Yellow Pages, playing songs on a moving subway car and then doing an hour-long acoustic concert in South Station for a large crowd of adoring fans. In an interview with the Boston Globe, Jewel confirmed that she is no longer affiliated with a record label, confirming rumors that Atlantic Records failed to renew her contract after the lackluster sales of her then-latest album. She also hinted that she would like to do a country album next. She is working with John Rich of Big & Rich fame. He says that she is "probably one of the greatest American singer-songwriters we have had". He also said that "every label in Nashville" is talking to her now.
In November 2007, Jewel was signed to Valory Records, a newly formed division of the independent Big Machine Records label. Her first country album, Perfectly Clear, is currently scheduled for release on June 3, 2008; its lead single, Stronger Woman was released to country radio on January 17, 2008, and has entered the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. As of the April 26, 2008 country charts, the single was #13 on the charts, which is its peak position thus far.
She will tour with Brad Paisley, Chuck Wicks, and Julianne Hough on Paisley's 2008 tour.
Official site: www.jeweljk.com
2. Jewel is also japanese heavy metal band. Activity (1984-1989, 2000-2001).
3. Jewel is also a raw black metal band from Canada.
Adrian
Jewel Lyrics
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Things just haven't been the same 'round here
And people talk
And people stare
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
An unfortunate accident in a canoe
Doctor said, "I'm sorry, not much I can do"
And his eyes, they did not blink
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Little Mary Epperson liked him
She vowed always to watch after him
But still he did not move
And the doctor said it's no use
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
Everyone in town had that "I'm so sorry" look
They talked in a whispered hush, said
"I'd turn the machines off"
But still she sat by his side
She said, "Life, he won't be denied"
Oh Adrian, come out and play
Yellow flowers decorate his bedroom
Sign above his door says "Welcome Home"
But he just sits and stares
He's awake but still not there
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
And little Mary Epperson grew up lovely
And she still comes to visit him on Sundays
He's like an unused toy
He's got big hands but the mind of a little boy
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Adrian came home again last summer
Things just haven't been the same around here
The song "Adrian" by Jewel talks about a tragic incident that happened to a boy named Adrian. He came home one summer and things were not the same as before. People talked and stared at him due to the accident he had been in. Apparently, Adrian had an unfortunate accident while in a canoe, and the doctors told him that there wasn't much they could do for him. Adrian was alive, but he couldn't move, and his eyes didn't blink. The song mentions Little Mary Epperson, who liked Adrian and vowed to always watch over him. She sat by his side and watched the years fly by, wondering why he was still alive.
The song talks about the struggles of Adrian and the people around him, the sadness, and the hopelessness of the situation. The townspeople talked about turning off the machines, but Little Mary sat by his side and refused to let Adrian's life be taken away. Years pass, and Adrian is still alive but not there mentally; he's like an unused toy with big hands and the mind of a little boy. The song talks about the pain of the situation and the hope that Adrian will "come out and play," but there isn't much hope for that.
Line by Line Meaning
Adrian came home again last summer
Adrian, who was in an unfortunate accident in a canoe, returned home last summer
Things just haven't been the same 'round here
The accident changed the dynamics in Adrian's home and community
And people talk
People are talking about Adrian and his condition
And people stare
People are staring at Adrian whenever he's out in public
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Despite his condition, those who love Adrian still wish he could enjoy life like he used to
An unfortunate accident in a canoe
An accident happened to Adrian while he was canoeing
Doctor said, "I'm sorry, not much I can do"
Doctor informed Adrian's family that his condition might not improve
And the air was so still
There was a sense of sadness and stillness in the environment after Adrian's accident
And his eyes, they did not blink
Adrian seems unresponsive even as he stares ahead
Little Mary Epperson liked him
A girl named Mary Epperson had a liking towards Adrian
She vowed always to watch after him
Mary promised to always take care of Adrian
But still he did not move
Adrian is unable to move even in Mary's company
And the doctor said it's no use
The doctor suggested that Adrian's condition might not change
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
Mary spent a lot of time with Adrian, and watched as the years went by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
Adrian's appearance after the accident made him look frail and small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
Mary could not comprehend how Adrian was alive if he was in such a state
Everyone in town had that "I'm so sorry" look
People in the town felt sorry for Adrian and his family
They talked in a whispered hush, said "I'd turn the machines off"
People whispered about turning off the life support machines that kept Adrian breathing
But still she sat by his side
Despite the opinions of the town residents, Mary continued to care for Adrian
She said, "Life, he won't be denied"
Mary believed that Adrian still had a chance at life, and refused to give up on him
Yellow flowers decorate his bedroom
Adrian's bedroom is decorated with yellow flowers
Sign above his door says "Welcome Home"
Adrian's home has a sign above its entrance that reads "Welcome Home"
But he just sits and stares
Even though Adrian is home, he remains in a non-responsive state
He's awake but still not there
Despite being awake, Adrian seems to be absent in his mind
And little Mary Epperson grew up lovely
As the years went by, Mary grew up into a beautiful woman
And she still comes to visit him on Sundays
Mary continued her weekly visits to Adrian's home even after growing up
He's like an unused toy
Adrian's state is such that he's almost like an unused toy
He's got big hands but the mind of a little boy
Adrian's physical body has grown, but his mind remains similar to that of a child
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Despite his condition, Adrian's loved ones still wish he could enjoy life and be active like he used to
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jewel Kilcher, Adrian Poltz
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Laura Goldenberg
Adrian came home again last summer
Things just haven't been the same 'round here
And people talk
And people stare
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
An unfortunate accident in a canoe
Doctor said, "I'm sorry, not much I can do"
And the air was so still
And his eyes, they did not blink
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Little Mary Epperson liked him
She vowed always to watch after him
But still he did not move
And the doctor said it's no use
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
Everyone in town had that "I'm so sorry" look
They talked in a whispered hush, said
"I'd turn the machines off"
But still she sat by his side
She said, "Life, he won't be denied"
Oh Adrian, come out and play
Yellow flowers decorate his bedroom
Sign above his door says "Welcome Home"
But he just sits and stares
He's awake but still not there
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
And little Mary Epperson grew up lovely
And she still comes to visit him on Sundays
He's like an unused toy
He's got big hands but the mind of a little boy
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Adrian came home again last summer
Things just haven't been the same around here
Stella Ikahihifo Tatola Labrado
#MeToo I knew I found my husband when we were stoned listening to Sixteen Stone. When he played every song I fell in LOVE. His ๐ธ matched my bandana, and I knew... I had to go. He was born in 1994! We are 17 years apart, but all his cars were from '89-'98 vintage Hondas. He said the only thing missing was his 90's gf. I broke up with my 1st real bf a Cancer just like him. His family came from a long line of proud KKK members and HA.
I was an Tongan American Princess in line to the throne being descensed from the 1st King of Tonga when thr capitol was Lapaha NOT Nuku'u alofa disallowed to leave the house without a chaperone. No tv no radio sheltered bc sex on the airwaves and on the tube lol thx Kitty Dukakis and MADD. I found my ideal 90's bf and when it came time to break up and move away we couldn't.
Now we are married as of 11/11/2020 @ 11:11am at the Sun Calendar at Berkeley Marina bc Covid. I met him when he was 20. I was 37. Now I'm 44. I found my twin flame. ๐ I wished for him when he was born. A man like a dog, loyal, loving, down for whatever, NOT a car guy from my hometown ๐.
We didn't meet until I needed a mechanic who would do trade for weed. I could do the oil change myself, but I couldn't get dirty, had no oil pan, and I had no time or space to do it. I needed it done quickly cheaply trade better.
I fell HARD in love over Bush while I was TRYING to broker cannabis to clubs just b4 it was legalized in CA. We got freebies all the time. Ahhhh the innocent days before I confessed that I had to leave and pee, or I would have jumped on him and done him rt there in his Acura GSR Integra to Gavin in front of the old club on Ocean Ave. The Endb on Ocean Ave. The End
Creative Intuitive
One of the most powerful emotional song with so much passion, range and beauty!
robothestrange
Probably my favorite song off the album. Tells a beautiful but sad story and I can always envision in my mind the same people and events in the song that I did when hearing this as a child.
A Parks
Nothing like a "rip your heart out" song to start a grey winter day..
Bender Beerman
I still love this song and it still makes me want to cry.
HOPE
Out of all the songs I have ever uttered, this is the hardest to power through, tears streaming down your face, voice and jaw quivering...
Gredddfe
Haven't listened to Jewel in well over a decade, but for some reason I've been thinking about this song a lot today.
Rainbow ๐
Ur not the only one!!! I miss her music. Loved this cd! high five
Star Crossed
Me too
Russell Riggle
Bro this song never fail to make me cry, is it based off a true story bc if so omg I canโt โ
Laura Goldenberg
Adrian came home again last summer
Things just haven't been the same 'round here
And people talk
And people stare
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
An unfortunate accident in a canoe
Doctor said, "I'm sorry, not much I can do"
And the air was so still
And his eyes, they did not blink
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Little Mary Epperson liked him
She vowed always to watch after him
But still he did not move
And the doctor said it's no use
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
Everyone in town had that "I'm so sorry" look
They talked in a whispered hush, said
"I'd turn the machines off"
But still she sat by his side
She said, "Life, he won't be denied"
Oh Adrian, come out and play
Yellow flowers decorate his bedroom
Sign above his door says "Welcome Home"
But he just sits and stares
He's awake but still not there
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
She sat by his side, and watched the years fly by
He looked so fragile, he looked so small
And she wondered why he was still alive at all
And little Mary Epperson grew up lovely
And she still comes to visit him on Sundays
He's like an unused toy
He's got big hands but the mind of a little boy
Oh, Adrian, come out and play
Adrian came home again last summer
Things just haven't been the same around here