It was Norman Granz, the iconic producer of Jazz at the Philharmonic and the founder of Verve Records, who, upon hearing Pass in 1970, immediately recognised the "new talent" and signed him to Granz's new Pablo Records label (named for Granz's friend Pablo Picasso).
In 1974, Pass released his landmark solo album "Virtuoso" on Pablo Records. Also in 1974, Pablo Records released the album "The Trio" featuring Pass, Oscar Peterson, and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. "The Trio" won a Grammy award for best jazz performance. As part of the Pablo Records "stable," Pass also recorded with Benny Carter, Robert Conti, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Zoot Sims, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan and others.
Pass is known for his brilliant chord melody work where he simultaneously plays walking bass and chord melodies.
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Joe Pass Lyrics
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For that's a lovely way to be
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
You can't deny; don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, and don't fight me
Together
When I saw you the first time, it was half past three
When your eyes met mine, it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on its way to be
Just catch that wave don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
When I saw you the first time, it was half past three
When your eyes met mine, it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on its way to be
Just catch that wave; don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
The lyrics of "Wave" by Joe Pass and Paulinho da Costa speak to the power of love in overcoming loneliness and the importance of accepting love without hesitation. The first lines encourage the listener to close their eyes and tune into their heart, to be aware of things beyond what can be seen with the eyes alone. The lyrics propose that two people dreaming together can overcome the "fundamental loneliness" that we all feel at times. The song suggests that the natural ebbs and flows of life, represented by the sea, the moon, and the stars, are not something to resist but rather to embrace. By dreaming a dream together, two people can create a bond and experience a deeper level of connection that can transcend loneliness.
The lyrics also speak to the power of first impressions and the concept of love at first sight. The singer recounts seeing their beloved for the first time at half past three and experiencing an instant connection that felt like eternity. The metaphor of a wave is used to represent the inevitability of love, as the wave is on its way to be and the listener is encouraged to catch it without fear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wave" convey a sense of hope and optimism about love and its ability to overcome loneliness and create deeper connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Relax, calm yourself down
For that's a lovely way to be
Being relaxed and calm is a wonderful feeling
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By being calm and thoughtful, one can listen to their heart and understand things they wouldn't otherwise see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
When two people share a common dream or goal, their loneliness disappears
Together
It takes two people to make this happen
You can't deny; don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't resist the natural flow of things, it will only lead to struggle
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, and don't fight me
Resistance is futile, it is better to embrace the natural order of things
When I saw you the first time, it was half past three
I remember the exact moment we first met
When your eyes met mine, it was eternity
The intensity of our connection felt timeless and eternal
By now we know the wave is on its way to be
Our love has been building and is soon to crest like a wave
Just catch that wave don't be afraid of loving me
Seize the opportunity to love and be loved, don't hold back from what you truly desire
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
When two people share a common dream or goal, their loneliness disappears
Together
It takes two people to make this happen
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Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Agustín Bacigalupo
Colosal. Maestría única para interpretar a Jobim.
John Michael
One of the greatest Jazz guitarist of all-time => Joe Pass. 😊😊😊😊
vandilson morais
Ele era maravilhoso!!!!!
Weverton Galdino dos Reis
Exuberante!
Franko I
So, when someone says - there is no perfection in a real world.
Check this out, this is perfection.
Franko I
What a play!!!
Not even looking at instrument. What is he doing if watching :-)
Just amazing. Can I upvote several times this play?
Aditya Roy
@Franko I He used to ear train. So he isn't looking. he is listening to the notes.
Franko I
@Aditya Roy Yeah man, thanks!
Aditya Roy
I gave a like from your end :)
Ze Rodrigues
Listen to "Wave" in the voice of Brazilian singers. / Escuche "Wave" en la voz de varias cantantes Brasileñas: Gal Costa, Roberta Sá, Leny Andrade, Nara Leão, Elis Regina.