DeFrancesco was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was multi-instrumentalist Joe DeFrancesco, and his father was Hammond B3 player "Papa" John DeFrancesco, who took his son to jazz clubs from the age of seven. Joey DeFrancesco started playing the piano at the age of four, switching to the B3 at an early age. by the age of six he was sitting in on his father's gigs, and by ten he was playing his own gigs and sitting in with players such as Jack McDuff and Richard "Groove" Holmes.
When DeFrancesco was only seventeen years old, Miles Davis asked him to join his band. DeFrancesco toured Europe and recorded Amandla with Davis. He became well known in the 1990s, however, through his work with John McLaughlin's trio Free Spirits. He has also played with jazz guitarists Paul Bollenback, Jimmy Bruno, and Dave Stryker.
DeFrancesco's own recordings as leader – first with Columbia, later with labels such as Muse and Big Mo – established what Chris Parker has referred to as "his importance as one of the most unfussily virtuosic torch-bearers of contemporary organ jazz."[1]
DeFrancesco listened and learned from the B3 masters, especially Jimmy Smith, to whom he pays homage in his 1999 High Note release, The Champ. In 2000 he recorded the album Incredible! with Smith. He also pays tribute to Don Patterson in Tribute to Don Patterson: The Philadelphia Connection released in 2004. DeFrancesco also learned from McDuff, and recorded with him as well.
Love for Sale
Joey DeFrancesco Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
The song "I'm In The Mood For Love" by Joey DeFrancesco talks about the overwhelming feeling of love that comes around when the singer is with their significant other. The first few lines of the song highlight how the proximity of the partner affects the singer's mood, evoking a sense of longing and devotion. The symbolism of 'love' pervades throughout the song. The chorus reinforces this notion, with the singer being 'in the mood for love' simply due to the nearness of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
My heart is filled with love and joy, and I crave to share it with someone.
Simply because you're near me.
I feel elated when you are close by, and my love for you intensifies.
Funny, but when you're near me
It might seem strange, but your mere presence makes me feel passionate and romantic.
Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes reflect a heavenly light that fills me with wonder and awe.
Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes shine like stars, and being with you at this moment is like stargazing under the sky.
Oh! Is it any wonder
I am amazed and mystified by the powerful emotions that your beauty and charm evoke in me.
Why stop to think of whether
Let's not waste time worrying about what the future holds.
This little dream might fade?
Why should we let the fear of our love's fragility dampen our happiness?
We've put our hearts together
We have shared our love and formed a deep bond that unites us.
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
I feel fearless and confident with you at my side, and I know that together we can weather any storm.
If there's a cloud above
Even if there are obstacles or challenges in our way, we won't let them get in the way of our love.
If it should rain we'll let it
We will embrace the challenges and difficulties that come our way and use them to strengthen our love.
But for tonight, forget it!
Let's not worry about anything except enjoying this moment of pure love and happiness.
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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