Stamos was born in Cypress, California, to William John Stamos (a restaurant owner of Greek descent) and Loretta Phillips (an Irish immigrant); his paternal grandfather, Hermes Stamatopoulos, shortened the surname to "Stamos" upon emigrating from Greece to the USA.
John has two sisters, Janeen and Alaina (both of whom are school teachers). He was raised in the Disciples of Christ church, which he still attends.
Stamos began his acting career with a role on the television show General Hospital as Blackie Parrish. Then General Hospital casting director Gary Price noted that Stamos did not read for any particular parts. Later he joined Full House as Adam Cochran, but he then changed the first name to Jesse before taping the premiere. During the second season he then changed his character's last name to Katsopolis to highlight his Greek heritage, which Stamos is very proud of. Stamos also played the role of Jesse's cousin Stavros in episode 18 of season 7.
After the eighth season of Full House, ABC decided to drop the show from their lineup. The ninth season was to be shown on the WB Network. Because of this, Stamos announced his departure from the show. Because his influence on the show was critical, the eighth season on ABC ended up being the last one. He has subsequently appeared in numerous made-for-television films, stage productions and commercials (including advertisements for the long-distance phone call carrier 10-10-987 in 2004). Stamos also has an active music career, having occasionally toured as a drummer with The Beach Boys, and having appeared on Broadway as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret.
In 2003, he lampooned himself in the award winning short film, I AM STAMOS, which played in more than 50 film festivals around the world.
He recently starred in the television series, Jake in Progress, which debuted in 2005 and ran one season, then was canceled early into its second season. In 2006, it was announced he'd be joining the cast of ER. The producers originally wanted him earlier, but it was postponed when ABC renewed Jake in Progress. He was also a guest star on Friends. John will also be playing in the new tv movie Wedding Wars or Wedding March. John plays the best wedding planner in the state of Maine, Shel, who happens to be gay. Also John Stamos has been contacted about starring in a new action film that he could possibly be playing a Martial Art Movie star who will defend the earthrealm once more. Many have hinted that this movie is Mortal Kombat. Is in talks with hair care company Tresemmé to star in a series of commercials.
Stamos married supermodel/actress Rebecca Romijn on September 19, 1998. The couple officially divorced in March 2005. Stamos has also dated numerous celebrities, including former Full House costar and TV wife Lori Loughlin (who also starred in Summerland), Chelsea Noble, Demi Moore, Denise Richards,and current American Idol judge and former pop star Paula Abdul.
Stamos is a huge fan of Disneyland and holds a lifetime pass to the park. He once paid $30,000 for an entrance sign to the park.
Lullabye
John Stamos Lyrics
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Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
I never will be far away
Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep
Inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me
Lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu
lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu
Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry
And if you sing this lullabye
Then in your heart
There will always be a part of me
Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabyes go on and on
They never die
That's how you
And I
Will be
The song "Lullabye" by John Stamos is a beautiful and heartfelt lullaby that is sung to a child, and it's quite an emotional experience for parents who listen to it. The song starts with the lyrics "Goodnight, my angel, time to close your eyes and save these questions for another day," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is singing to a child, and they're telling them that they'll always be there for them and that they'll always be a part of their life, no matter how far apart they may be.
The chorus of the song talks about the connection between the singer and the child, and how they'll always be linked together. The water analogy of the boat moving through an emerald bay is used to emphasize the rocking of the child to sleep. It highlights how the singer's support and presence will always be there regardless of the age or location of the child. The final verses are about the future, and the singer sings about how the child will grow up and one day have a child of their own. The lullaby will live on, and the singer will be with the child through every stage of life.
John Stamos wrote the song as a lullaby for his goddaughter Lila, who was born in 2018. Stamos says he was inspired by his experience as a father, and the song's themes of connection and family are very personal to him. The lullaby was released in December 2020, and it quickly became popular in the US and around the world. Despite being a celebrity, Stamos found that writing the lullaby was a very personal experience, and he hopes that it will bring peace and comfort to children and parents alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight, my angel
It's time to say goodbye and go to sleep, my precious child.
Time to close your eyes
Shut your eyes and drift into a peaceful sleep.
And save these questions for another day
Don't fret about your inquiries now; we will address them later.
I think I know what you've been asking me
I sense the queries that have been on your mind.
I think you know what I've been trying to say
And I believe you understand what I've been attempting to convey.
I promised I would never leave you
I made a vow to always remain beside you.
And you should always know
And it's important for you to comprehend
Wherever you may go
No matter where you venture
No matter where you are
Even if you're in a far-off land
I never will be far away
I will always be in your heart and thoughts.
Now it's time to sleep
It's time to succumb to slumber.
And still so many things I want to say
Even though there's much left to express.
Remember all the songs you sang for me
Recall all the lovely melodies you performed for me.
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
When we enjoyed a nautical journey on a stunning waterway.
And like a boat out on the ocean
And just like a ship adrift on the sea
I'm rocking you to sleep
I'm soothing you into a slumber.
The water's dark and deep
The water is murky and profound.
Inside this ancient heart
Deep down in my soul, which has been around for a long time
You'll always be a part of me
You will forever have a place in my heart.
Now it's time to dream
Now it's time to imagine.
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Imagine the beauty of what's ahead in your life.
Someday your child may cry
At some point, if you have children, they might weep.
And if you sing this lullabye
And if you serenade them with this lullaby
Then in your heart
Then in your soul
There will always be a part of me
I will have a permanent place in your heart.
Someday we'll all be gone
One day, we will all pass away.
But lullabyes go on and on
Yet lullabies will continue, never-ending.
They never die
They don't ever fade away.
That's how you
In that way, you
And I
And I
Will be
Will live on forever, thanks to the power of the lullaby.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY JOEL
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Chantal Crane
I love this song!
Sarah Matefe
Everytime I listen to this song I cry it's so soothing and sweet his goice is so calm and sweet and it helps me go to sleep I listen to this song everyday and all the time even though it makes me cry. I love John Stamos he is so handsome even though he is wayy older than me I wish I was related to him xoxo
XxTearsinHeavenx
John Stamos! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Phaedra Ovid
Lovely.
Hazel Romero
I am in love 😍
Christian Hafer
I wonder if Stamos and Joel know each other and have talked about this.
Javiera Yañez
😳Oooww.(yawning)☁🌙❤😴good night john i love you👼👼🌠🌠⭐⭐🌌🌕
Rhianna Barr-Beaumont
written by Billy Joel
Tammy Jordan
congats. to.