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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Three Little Words
John Pizzarelli Lyrics
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To hear those three little words, that's all I'd live for
The rest of my days
And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely
No other words can tell it half so clearly
Three little words, eight little letters which simply
The lyrics of John Pizzarelli's song Three Little Words are a testament to the power of love, and express the desperation one can feel to hear those words. The singer in the song longs to hear the phrase "I love you" from the person they cares about, believing that these three little words mean everything in the world. These words are so important to the singer that they are willing to dedicate the rest of their life to hearing them. The sincerity of the singer's feelings comes through the simple yet profound nature of the three little words that they crave to hear.
The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of love in our lives, and how hearing those words can mean everything to us. It highlights the power of language and how the simplest phrases can hold so much meaning for us. It also speaks to the universal human desire for love and affection, and how hearing those words can make us feel seen and understood. There is a sense of vulnerability in the song, as the singer is laying their heart bare and expressing a need for validation from the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Three little words, oh what I'd give for that wonderful Phrase
I yearn for those three small but potent words that carry with them the weight of an entire feeling.
To hear those three little words, that's all I'd live for The rest of my days
I believe that nothing else in life is more important or fulfilling than being told those three little words.
And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely No other words can tell it half so clearly
The power of these three words is such that they can convey, with utmost sincerity, the depth and intensity of my emotions better than any other words in existence.
Three little words, eight little letters which simply Mean I love you
These three small and unassuming words, consisting of merely eight letters, carry within them the most profound expression of my affection and devotion: 'I love you.'
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
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