In 1985, McBride visited his brother in Dallas, TX. What was originally planned as a two-week visit evolved into an abundant opportunity. He was flooded with performing offers, leading to McBride becoming a popular musician of the city's jazz club scene. During that time he met a young trumpeter named Dave Love at a function for North Texas State University. The two became fast friends and when Love ventured into the other side of the music business and started the Heads Up International label, the executive remembered the soulful pianist/vocalist he had met in Dallas and signed him to a record deal. In 1992, the keyboardist was featured on Heads Up labelmate Kenny Blake's debut Interior Design and began touring with the Heads Up Superband along with Blake, Gerald Veasley, andHenry Johnson. McBride has also been the opening act for Whitney Houston, Larry Carlton, and the Yellowjackets. His reputation has reached overseas, making McBride a favorite in Europe and Spain.
McBride's debut album, Grace, released in 1992, instantly made him a core artist at smooth jazz radio. McBride's other albums are A Gift for Tomorrow (1994), Keys to Your Heart (1996), and Double Take (1998). A stellar guest list of artists that have appeared on his releases includes Grover Washington Jr., Richard Elliot, Phil Perry, Peter White, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, and Larry Carlton, among others.
At the start of the 21st century, McBride's long sought-after dream was realized: an album that featured his band, the Texas Rhythm Club. His CD Texas Rhythm Club was recorded in his home base of Dallas and issued by Heads Up International on June 27, 2000. Higlights are "Howzit in Dallas," "Everything Remains the Same," the tender ballad "It's You," the snappy "Lone Star Boogie," and the humorous "Texas Blues Cruise." 2002 saw the release of Keepin' It Real while Texas Hold'em came out in 2005.
Sunny
Joe McBride Lyrics
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Sunny, depuis que tu es là le ciel est plus clair
Il y a du soleil dans les rues sur les toits
Le printemps est revenu avec toi
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
Sunny, c'est déjà la fin de ma longue nuit
Sunny, à nouveau pour moi le soleil luit
J'avais si peur que tu m'oublies
Mais tu m'aimes toujours, mon amour
Sunny, tu m'as ramené tant de soleil
Sunny, le ciel est si bleu quand je m'éveille
Je me vois déjà aux vacances d'été
Les beaux jours durent toute l'année
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
Sunny, merci pour toutes les choses que je te dois
Sunny, pour tout le bonheur d'être avec toi
Oh merci pour le regard que tu poses sur moi
Et pour les images que j'y vois
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
Oh ! Sunny, ce matin encore c'était l'hiver
Sunny, depuis que tu es là le ciel est plus clair
Il y a du soleil dans les rues sur les toits
Le printemps est là avec toi
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
Joe McBride's song "Sunny" is a love song that expresses the newfound joy that the singer feels in his life because of the love he has found. The song begins by describing how even on a winter morning, the singer's life is sunny because of the presence of his love. The lyrics use "Sunny" as a metaphor for the light that the singer's love brings into his life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour," which means "And I still love you, my love," emphasizing the depth of his feelings.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how his life was once filled with darkness and fear, with bad days filled with wind and rain, but his love brought sunshine and clarity back into his life. He thanks his love for the happiness and joy that he's experienced, and expresses his excitement for endless summer days with her. The song ends with the repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the power of love to change the way one sees the world.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features both English and French lyrics, making it a bilingual song. Another interesting fact is that the song was originally written and recorded in 1966 by the American musician Bobby Hebb, who was inspired to write the song after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The song went on to become a hit in multiple countries, solidifying its place as a classic love song. Additionally, "Sunny" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
Chords: G, Em, Am, D7, G/B, Cmaj7, B7/A, B7.
Overall, "Sunny" is a beautiful love song that captures the joy and light that love can bring into one's life. The mixture of French and English lyrics, the inspiration behind the song, and its enduring popularity make it a fascinating and beloved piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, ce matin encore c'était l'hiver
This morning felt like winter until you came along and brought the warmth of the sun.
Sunny, depuis que tu es là le ciel est plus clair
Since you arrived, the sky has become brighter and more beautiful.
Il y a du soleil dans les rues sur les toits
The sunshine is everywhere, lighting up the streets and rooftops.
Le printemps est revenu avec toi
You made spring come early, just by being here.
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
And I still love you, my love.
Sunny, c'est déjà la fin de ma longue nuit
My long night is over now that you're back and the sun is shining.
Sunny, à nouveau pour moi le soleil luit
Once again, the sun is shining bright and there's hope for a better day.
J'ai eu des mauvais jours dans le vent et la pluie
I've been through some tough times, with storms and rain.
J'avais si peur que tu m'oublies
I was so afraid that you might forget about me.
Mais tu m'aimes toujours, mon amour
But you still love me, my love.
Sunny, tu m'as ramené tant de soleil
You brought so much sunshine back into my life.
Sunny, le ciel est si bleu quand je m'éveille
When I wake up, the sky is blue and bright.
Je me vois déjà aux vacances d'été
I can already see us on our summer vacation.
Les beaux jours durent toute l'année
With you, the beautiful days last all year long.
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
And I still love you, my love.
Sunny, merci pour toutes les choses que je te dois
Thank you for all the things you've done for me.
Sunny, pour tout le bonheur d'être avec toi
Thank you for all the happiness you bring to my life.
Oh merci pour le regard que tu poses sur moi
Thank you for the loving gaze you give me.
Et pour les images que j'y vois
And for the beautiful visions I see in your eyes.
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
And I still love you, my love.
Oh ! Sunny, ce matin encore c'était l'hiver
This morning felt like winter until you came along and brought the warmth of the sun.
Sunny, depuis que tu es là le ciel est plus clair
Since you arrived, the sky has become brighter and more beautiful.
Il y a du soleil dans les rues sur les toits
The sunshine is everywhere, lighting up the streets and rooftops.
Le printemps est là avec toi
You made spring come early, just by being here.
Et je t'aime toujours, mon amour
And I still love you, my love.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Bobby Hebb
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David Myers
Bought this album as this song was being played a lot on Jazz FM and I liked it. It's a good album
Gavin9512
Started listening to this amazing song after my son sent me the link as a token of his appreciation - truly special.
Jill Torvaney
Hey! This is brill cover. His voice just gets better and better as song goes on. x
Joeboy Agriam
love it
Joe Jones
probably the best version I have ever heard of this song and his version of For All We Know takes some beating too..........on a par with Donny
Joe Jones
I really wish the lp was on vinyl
Larry Pindar
It sure sound like Stanley Turrentine on sax. It can't be of course but I've never heard anybody else sound so close to Mr T's unique sound.
Ben Stewart
It's the man!
Nico Ramos
Por lo menos habría que oír esto una vez al mes...y enteririta
Nabeelah Hendricks
Why is this song not on spotify?