Secada arrived with his parents in the United States in 1971 at the age of nine. While attending school, his family managed a coffee shop. As a teen, Secada discovered his gift for music. In the culturally diverse city of Miami, Secada was exposed to salsa and merengue. Secada also became interested in R&B and pop music performed by Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.
Secada graduated from South Florida's Hialeah High School in 1979 and then enrolled at the University of Miami. During college, he became an accomplished jazz musician. He was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor afforded a University of Miami student. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Music and then earned a Master's degree in Jazz Vocal Performance.
In the late 1980s, Gloria Estefan hired Secada as a background singer. He also started composing music for Estefan, including some of her best-known ballads. Among other songs, Secada co-wrote and sang background on Coming Out of the Dark Gloria's number one hit from her 1991 album Into the Light. During Estefan's "Coming Out of the Dark" tour, Secada was given the life-changing opportunity of taking over the stage and performing solo. It launched his career as a solo performer.
In 1991, Secada legally changed his first name from Juan to Jon. The following year, Secada released his self-titled debut album Jon Secada (SBK/EMI), which sold over six million copies worldwide and being certified triple platinum in the U.S., where it reached No. 15 among the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Secada scored a No. 5 Pop hit (and a No. 5 UK hit) with his Gold single "Just Another Day", and three more top 30 hits, Angel (No. 18 Pop, No. 23 UK), I'm Free (No. 27 Pop, No. 50 UK), Do You Believe in Us? (No. 13 Pop, No. 30 UK), and Do You Really Want Me (No. 30 UK) received national radio play. The Spanish-language version of Secada's solo album, Otro Día Más Sin Verte (EMI-Latin), became the Number One Latin album of 1992 and earned Secada his first Grammy Award for "Best Latin Pop Album".
In 1994 by Secada's second album, Heart Soul and Voice (EMI) featured members of The Miami Sound Machine and guests Arturo Sandoval (trumpeter) and Betty Wright (background vocals). The album went Platinum in the US. One of its singles had a top ten Pop hit If You Go and a Top 30 hit Mental Picture, which was used in the soundtrack for the film "The Specialist". His third album on EMI, Amor, was released in 1995 and earned Secada his second Grammy for "Best Latin Pop Performance".
Secada co-wrote the song Bella, the Spanish version of She's All I Ever Had for Ricky Martin's 1999 Multi-platinum self-titled album. He also co-wrote and co-produced the song Baila for Jennifer Lopez, which appeared on her 1999 multi-platinum album, On the 6. He worked with teen singing sensation Mandy Moore on two of her tracks, One Sided Love and It Only Took a Minute from her self-titled multi-platinum album. In 2001 he was a backing vocalist on Enrique Iglesias's album multi-platinum Escape on the tracks Don't turn off the Lights and Love 4 Fun.
Secada has performed with opera legend Luciano Pavarotti and recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra on "The Best Is Yet to Come" from Sinatra's Duets II album.
In 1995, Secada starred on Broadway's hit musical Grease, where he acted in the lead role of "Danny Zuko". Broadway called upon Secada once again in 2003, where he played the Emcee role in Sam Mendes' acclaimed version of Cabaret. In the fall of 2004, Secada also starred as "Joseph" in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's theatrical hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Nov 30, 2007: Jon participated in the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade which taped inside the Magic Kingdom at Disney World Orlando, Florida.
Jon Secada Albums
1992 Jon Secada SBK
1992 Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte Capitol
1994 Heart, Soul & A Voice SBK
1994 Si Te Vas EMI International
1995 Amor EMI Latin/SBK
1997 Secada Capitol
1997 Secada (Spanish Version) EMI International
1999 Greatest Hits Virgin
1999 Grandes Exitos EMI International
2000 Better Part Of Me Epic/550 Music
2001 The Gift Sony
2002 Solo Lo Mejor: 20 Exitos EMI Latin
2002 Latin Classics EMI International
2002 Amanecer Sony International
2003 30 Exitos Insuperables EMI International
2005 Same Dream Big3 Records
2006 Lo Esencial De Jon Secada EMI Latin
2008 Dentro De Mí Big3 Records
Links
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http://www.justsecada.com
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/secada/
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What a Difference a Day Makes
Jon Secada Lyrics
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Twenty four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there use to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss it's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you
My yesterday was blue dear
Still I´m a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can´t be stormy
Since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss it's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you, is you
In Jon Secada's song "What A Difference A Day Makes," the lyrics describe the transformative power of love and how it can change one's outlook on life. The song emphasizes the idea that in just one day, everything can turn around and bring happiness and joy. At the beginning of the song, the lyrics highlight the contrast between days of rain and sadness to a bright and flourishing day filled with sunshine and flowers. This change represents the shift from a lonely and blue past to a present filled with love and togetherness.
The lyrics further express the personal connection between the singer and their partner. The line "My yesterday was blue dear, today I'm a part of you dear" suggests that the singer's past was marked by sadness, but now they feel complete and fulfilled in the presence of their loved one. The phrase "My lonely nights are through dear" signifies that the loneliness and emptiness the singer experienced before is no longer present since their partner has declared their love.
As the song progresses, it emphasizes the impact that love can have on one's perception of the world. The line "There's a rainbow before me, skies above can't be stormy" symbolizes the newfound optimism and positivity that love has brought into the singer's life. The lyrics also mention a "thrilling kiss," which signifies the intensity and passion of the romance experienced. The singer cherishes this moment and expresses that it feels like heaven to have found such love.
Overall, "What A Difference A Day Makes" is a song that illustrates the transformative power of love and how it can bring joy, happiness, and a positive shift in one's perspective on life.
Line by Line Meaning
What a difference a day makes
The profound impact that a single day can have
Twenty four little hours
A short span of time
Brought the sun and the flowers
Transformed the gloomy atmosphere into a bright and beautiful one
Where there use to be rain
Replaced the sadness and tears with joy and happiness
My yesterday was blue dear
My past was filled with sadness
Today I'm a part of you dear
Now I feel connected and united with you
My lonely nights are through dear
My nights of loneliness have come to an end
Since you said you were mine
Since you claimed me as your own
Oh, what a difference a day made
Oh, the immense change that occurred within a day
There's a rainbow before me
I see endless possibilities and hope
Skies above can't be stormy
The future appears bright and trouble-free
Since that moment of bliss
Since that incredibly happy moment
That thrilling kiss it's heaven when you
That enchanting kiss feels like paradise when you
Find romance on your menu
Experience a deep and passionate love in your life
And the difference is you, is you
And the reason for this change is you, is you
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