John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalis… Read Full Bio ↴John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings, he has recently established himself as the consummate entertainer and radio program host with the launch of "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli" a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

Born on April 6, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey, Pizzarelli has been playing guitar since age six, following in the tradition of his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli. Hanging out with his father, John was exposed to all the great jazz music of the era, from Erroll Garner and Les Paul to Django Reinhardt. He began playing with his father at age 20, before going out on his own.

John Pizzarelli has recorded as a bandleader for RCA, Chesky, Stash and Novus, and in 1997 appeared in the Broadway musical Dream, a revue of Johnny Mercer songs. Along the way, Pizzarelli and his band have earned rave reviews. Reviewers often compare the Pizzarelli Trio to jazz icons such as Nat "King" Cole: "The John Pizzarelli Trio has never been tighter, and Pizzarelli himself has never been looser," said The Village Voice of a recent New York show. "We can say we’re as lucky to listen to [Pizzarelli] as Nat Cole fans were in the years before he became a legend."

For Pizzarelli, the comparison to the Nat "King" Cole Trio is the highest of compliments. "I've always said in my concerts that Nat 'King' Cole is why I do what I do." Using greats like Nat "King" Cole and Frank Sinatra and the songs of writers like Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen as touchstones, Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook, bringing to the work his signature style and brilliant guitar playing.

With Telarc’s recent release of Dear Mr. Sinatra, an homage to 'Ol' Blue Eyes,' Pizzarelli's album count now stands at 21, an odyssey that began with My Blue Heaven in 1990. Some of his most recent CDs include, Knowing You (Telarc 2005), Bossa Nova (Telarc 2004), and Live at Birdland (Telarc 2003).

A veteran radio personality, Pizzarelli hosted "New York Tonight" on WNEW from 1984-1988. Now, with the launch of "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli," he brings warmth, humor and that long-lost "live" feel back to radio. The show takes place in their "deluxe living room," where he and his guests play live and recorded music, and enjoy conversation that is relaxed, candid, and off-the-cuff. Recent guests include Regis Philbin, Liza Minnelli, Peter Cincotti, Keely Smith, Steve Tyrell and Tony Danza.

In addition to being a bandleader, radio personality and solo performer, John has been a special guest on recordings for major pop names such as James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Tom Wopat, Rickie Lee Jones and Dave Von Ronk, as well as leading jazz artists like Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, Johnny Frigo, Buddy DeFranco, Harry Allen and, of course, Bucky Pizzarelli. He was recently featured opposite Donna Summer, Jon Secada and Roberta Flack on the Grammy Award winning CD, Songs From The Neighborhood: The Music of Mr. Rogers.

John has performed numerous times on the country's most popular national television shows such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Live With Regis & Kelly," "The Tony Danza Show," "The CBS Early Show," Fox News Channel and Jerry Lewis's Labor Day Telethon.

Pizzarelli continues to tour throughout the United States, Europe and Japan, performing classic pop, jazz and swing, while setting the standard for stylish modern jazz.

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Let There Be Love
John Pizzarelli Lyrics

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Let there be you
Let there be me
Let there be oysters
Under the sea

Let there be wind
An occasional rain
Chile con carne

Sparkling champagne

Let there be birds
To sing in the trees
Someone to bless me
Whenever I sneeze

Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all, please
Let there be love

Let there be cuckoos
A lark and a dove
But first of all, please
Let there be love

Hmm, umm, love
Hmm, umm, love

Let there be love

Overall Meaning

John Pizzarelli's song "Let There Be Love" talks about the things that bring joy into our lives, but above all, it emphasizes the importance of love. The singer emphasizes that love should be the foundation of all things. The first two lines summarize the desire for the existence of the two different people that bring about love, the singer and the person he loves.

The next lyrics describe other things that add value to life such as oysters, wind, rain, sparkling champagne, and birds singing in trees. These are all things that add beauty to life but can never replace the importance of true love. The line "someone to bless me whenever I sneeze" adds a touch of humor to the song, it's a way of saying we all need someone to care for us even in the smallest moments of our lives.

Towards the end, the singer lists off cuckoos, larks, and doves, all symbols of the beauty and artistry of nature. These are all things that elicit feelings of joy and hope, but once again, he stresses that love is still at the top of the list. The repetition of the line, "let there be love," reinforces the message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Let there be you
May there be a person (you) that I can cherish and adore.

Let there be me
May there be a person (me) who is able to give and receive love.

Let there be oysters Under the sea
May there be extravagance and luxury, such as oysters found in the sea.

Let there be wind An occasional rain
May there be natural phenomena and surprises in life.

Chile con carne Sparkling champagne
May there be indulgence in delicious foods and drinks.

Let there be birds To sing in the trees
May there be beauty in nature that can be observed and appreciated.

Someone to bless me Whenever I sneeze
May there be someone who looks out for me and cares for my well-being, even in small things like sneezing.

Let there be cuckoos A lark and a dove
May there be playful and joyful creatures in the world.

But first of all, please Let there be love
Above all else, may there be love between two people who can share and experience all of life's gifts and challenges together.

Let there be cuckoos A lark and a dove
May there be playful and joyful creatures in the world.

But first of all, please Let there be love
Above all else, may there be love between two people who can share and experience all of life's gifts and challenges together.

Hmm, umm, love
Expressing a desire for love that cannot be contained or described with words.

Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: IAN GRANT, LIONEL RAND

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