In the mid-1960s he relocated to New York City, where he began his musical career. One of his early inspirations was Nat King Cole. His debut album, entitled I Am Now, was released in 1970. 1973 saw the release of Rashida, containing the popular ballads "Would You Believe In Me", "Lady Love", and the title track.
For the follow up, Lucien collaborated with veteran producer Dave Grusin on the release Mind’s Eye in 1974. This album contained the tunes "Listen Love" and "World Of Joy." The following year, Jon moved to the CBS label for his fourth album release, Song For My Lady, followed in 1976 by Premonition for the same label. Only one release spanned the years between the mid-1970s and 1990, the album Romantico, recorded in 1982 for the Precision label.
After a lengthy absence, Lucien returned in 1991 with Listen Love, a collection that was very much like what he had done at his peak in the 1970s. Further releases included Mother Nature’s Son (1993) and Precious (1999).
His 17-year-old daughter Dalila Lucien died when N93119, the Boeing 747 airliner on TWA Flight 800 carrying 230 passengers bound for Paris, France, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Long Island, New York, shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport on July 17, 1996. That month, Jon Lucien went into the studio and began recording Endless Is Love. Seeking solace in the studio, he reflected: "My daughter doesn’t want me sitting around being unhappy. I look at her and we communicate. We make music. The music is a special force."
A ‘Best Of’ compilation of his earlier work was released in 2001.
Jon Lucien died in Orlando, Florida on the 18th of August 2007 from respiratory failure and other complications following surgery at age 65.
Discography
I Am Now (RCA 1970)
Rashida (RCA 1973)
Mind’s Eye (RCA 1974)
Song For My Lady (CBS 1975)
Premonition (CBS 1976)
Romantico (Precision 1982)
Listen Love (Mercury 1991)
Mother Nature’s Son (PolyGram 1993)
Endless Is Love (Shanachie 1997)
By Request (Shanachie 1999)
Precious Is Love (Love Arts 1999)
The Best Of (Camden Deluxe 2001)
The following titles were released on Jon Lucien's own label, Sugar Apple Music:
Lucien Romantico
Man From Paradise
"Live In NYC"
A Time For Love
A new release entitled The Wayfarer, Songs of Praise is expected soon on the same Sugar Apple Music label.
Dindi
Jon Lucien Lyrics
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Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love belong to you and to me
Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I'd let you go away, if you take me with you
Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi
Like a river that can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
The song "Dindi" by Jon Lucien is a romantic ballad about two lovers, with the singer expressing his deep love and devotion for his significant other. The lyrics paint a picture of the vast sky with clouds wandering by, and the wind speaking to the leaves telling stories of love. The singer wishes he had the right words to express the beauty of his love with Dindi. He compares his love for her to the song of the wind in the trees and says that his heart sings with happiness when she is with him. He feels such a strong connection with her that he would go anywhere as long as she is with him.
The lyrics of "Dindi" are truly poetic and capture the essence and beauty of love. The vivid description of nature evokes a sense of peace, calmness, and serenity that reflects the singer's emotions. The song is a declaration of love that is both heartwarming and awe-inspiring, and it is easy to see why it has become a classic in the jazz and bossa nova genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
The sky is vast, clouds are moving far away without any purpose.
Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
There is no way to know where the clouds are going.
Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
The wind tells stories to the leaves that are unbelievable.
Stories of love belong to you and to me
The stories of love are for me and you.
Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
My sweet Dindi, I want to express how beautiful you are, but I don't have the right words.
Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
Your presence brings beauty to everything that surrounds us, oh my Dindi.
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
My heart sings like the wind in the trees when I am with you, oh Dindi.
Singing Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me
I become happy and joyful when I am with you, Dindi.
I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
My love for you grows stronger and stronger, day by day.
I'd let you go away, if you take me with you
I never want to be apart from you, I will go wherever you go.
Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
My sweet Dindi, if you were to leave, I would search for you tirelessly, always looking for you like a river.
Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Without you, my life would be incomplete, like a river that cannot find the sea.
Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi
Without you, I would be lost and aimless, like a river that cannot find the sea, my sweet Dindi.
Writer(s): Louis Oliveira, Ray Gilbert, Antonio Carlos Jobim
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.