Joe's career grew in the USA from lead singer for a Top 40 rhythm and blues / jazz band, to the international status that he now enjoys, recording and releasing LPs and subsequently having hit singles from these LPs. At the same time he was involved in making several radio and TV commercials for Delta Airlines, Coca Cola and the American Telephone Company. After moving to Europe, Joe began performing for the American and Dutch Military and supported acts in concert for such artists as The Stylistics, Natalie Cole, The Manhattans, The Pointer Sisters, and Dionne Warwick while they were on their European tour..
His engagements have included venues and corporate events in such places as Scandinavia, Australia, Aruba, Indonesia, Great Britain, Spain, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. See Performance Highlights Numerous television shows culminated in a Christmas TV special with the world renown Ray Charles which was filmed in Germany and televised in various markets throughout the world. Joe continues to expand his already extensive repertoire, delivering his special brand of entertainment for Radio and TV programs, gala evenings, concerts, dinner shows, film premieres, new product presentations, designer fashion shows, openings, conventions, cruise ship galas, and charity benefits.
Apart from his solo performances and his engagements with multi-voice choirs that number from 25 to 100 voices, Joe teams up with his female colleagues for some heart-warming duet performances complemented by various orchestra backings from combo to Big Band or symphony type orchestra.
In Bulgaria, he was awarded the Silver Orpheus and in Ireland the Jimmy Kennedy Award, both for his exciting rendition of Gershwin's Summertime. In addition, Joe was also awarded two prices in 1998: " Kunsteler des Jahres" and the "Diamantes des Jahres". Both for top class entertainment in Germany.
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Joe Bourne Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring, no song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
The lyrics of Joe Bourne's song "I Just Called to Say I Love You" express how love is something that transcends time and seasonal changes. In the absence of the usual celebratory events and holidays throughout the year, the singer realizes that the importance of love is everlasting and should be expressed no matter what the circumstance is. The use of imagery in the song creates a picture of what would otherwise be considered mundane days throughout the year; for instance, a day with no April rain, flowers, weddings, or birds flying south. However, despite the lack of excitement these ordinary days offer, the singer believes that three simple words, "I love you," hold the power to make any day special.
The song is not just about love, but also about how it defies the usual conventions of seasonal changes and celebrations. The singer points out that even without the usual events and traditions throughout the year, the sentiment of love remains steadfast. The singer also recognizes the uniqueness of love, which is why he says, "But what it is, though old so new, to fill your heart like no three words could ever do."
Overall, the song emphasizes the power of love and the need to express it no matter the circumstance. The singer, through his lyrics, stresses that love is not just an emotion, but it is an intrinsic part of our being that transcends time and seasonal changes.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no special occasion to mark this day
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There are no gifts of love or affection
No first of spring, No song to sing
The arrival of spring season is absent, and there is not even anything to sing about
In fact here's just another ordinary day
This day is not unique or special in any way
No April rain, No flowers bloom
The spring rainfall and blossoming of flowers is missing
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There are no weddings taking place in June, which is a popular month for getting married
But what it is, is something true
Despite the lack of special occasions or events, there is something very genuine and true that needs to be expressed
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
The expression of love can be conveyed in just three simple words
I just called to say I love you
The purpose of the call is to express the deep feeling of love for someone
I just called to say how much I care
The caller wants to convey the extent of their affection for the receiver
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
The expression of love is genuine and comes from the very depths of the caller’s heart
No summer's high, No warm July
There is no summer season or its warmth in July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
There is no autumn moon to cast its light on August night
No autumn breeze, No falling leaves
The arrival of autumn season and its signs are absent
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There is no time for birds to travel to the southern hemisphere
No Libra sun, No Halloween
There is no astrological Libra sign or Halloween festival
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
There is no Thanksgiving celebration or gratitude for the joy of the upcoming Christmas festival
But what it is, though old so new
Although this expression of love is not a new concept, it still feels fresh and significant
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
The three words 'I love you' have the power to penetrate the heart more deeply than any other phrase
I just called to say how much I care, I do
The caller wants to emphasize that the expression of love is not just casual but comes from the bottom of their heart
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The feeling of love is reiterated with greater emphasis and emotion by repeating the phrase 'of my heart' thrice
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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