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.
Someday My Prince Will Come
Joey DeFrancesco Lyrics
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There is someone I'm longing to see
Someone I simply can't help but adore
Someone who'll thrill me forever
Some day my prince will come
Some day I'll find my love
And how thrilling that moment will be
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
And steal a kiss or two
Though he's far away,
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
Some day I'll find my love
Someone to call my own
And I'll know her the moment we meet
For my heart will start skipping a beat
Some day we'll say and do
Things we've been longing to
Though she's far away
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
The song "Someday My Prince Will Come" by jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco is a classic jazz instrumental cover of the well-known Disney song from the film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The lyrics describe the singer's longing for a fairytale romance with a prince, alluding to the idea that "someday" their dreams will come true and they will find their prince charming. The song's lively and playful melody captures the essence of the original Disney song, and is translated into an upbeat jazz instrumental style by DeFrancesco's organ playing.
The repeated phrase "some day my prince will come" represents the singer's belief that eventually their dreams will become a reality, and that they will find the love they are looking for. The lyric "he'll whisper 'I love you' and steal a kiss or two" conveys the idea of romantic gestures and the excitement of falling in love. The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but convey a universal desire for love and companionship.
In terms of the music itself, DeFrancesco's interpretation of the song features his signature jazz organ sound, accompanied by swinging drums and bass. The melody is played with a light touch, featuring playful runs and ornaments that enhance the song's whimsical quality. The improvisational sections in the middle of the song allow each musician to showcase their skills, while still maintaining the song's upbeat and joyful feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere waiting for me
I believe there is a perfect match for me out there
There is someone I'm longing to see
I have been missing this person even though I've never met them
Someone I simply can't help but adore
My feelings towards this person are so intense that I cannot control them
Someone who'll thrill me forever
I hope that this person will always make me feel excited and happy
Some day my prince will come
I am optimistic that I will find the person of my dreams one day
Some day I'll find my love
I truly believe that I will find my soulmate eventually
And how thrilling that moment will be
I imagine that meeting my true love will be an exhilarating experience
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
I imagine meeting someone who embodies all of my ideal qualities
He'll whisper, "I love you,"
I hope to hear this person express their love for me in a sweet and heartfelt way
And steal a kiss or two
I am excited at the prospect of sharing a romantic moment with this person
Though he's far away,
I have not yet met this person and do not know where they are
I'll find my love some day
I believe that fate will guide me towards my true love
Some day when my dreams come true
I hope that this fairy tale romance becomes a reality for me someday
Someone to call my own
I desire someone who is exclusively mine, with whom I can share a deep connection
And I'll know her the moment we meet
I believe that once I meet my soulmate, I will feel an instant and undeniable connection
For my heart will start skipping a beat
I expect to feel overwhelmed with emotion when I meet the person of my dreams
Some day we'll say and do
I hope to share many happy experiences with this person in the future
Things we've been longing to
I have been daydreaming about being with this person and doing things together
Though she's far away
I know that I have not yet met her, but I am hopeful
I'll find my love some day
My unwavering belief in true love fuels my hope that I will find the one for me someday
Some day when my dreams come true
I believe that there will be a time in my life when my deepest desires are realized
Writer(s): CHURCHILL FRANK E, MOREY LARRY
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.