Joyce has in her baggage an extensive discography and about 400 recordings of her songs by some of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music, such as Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, Emílio Santiago, Boca Livre, Mônica Salmaso, Leny Andrade, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone and many others. Internationally, she has been recorded by big names like Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, Flora Purim and others. Her compositions have been used in soundtracks for films (such as Robert Altman's "The Player" and "Legally Blonde"), animations (she participated in the soundtrack of the Japanese anime "Wolf's Rain" in partnership with Japanese composer Yoko Kanno), TV shows and theater performances.
She received 4 Latin Grammy nominations and has so far 34 individual CDs and 2 DVDs, besides compilations and participations. Currently, her work also follows an international path, with world tours every year and recordings of new albums in different countries, without ever losing her Brazilian-feminine identity. She performs annually on the Blue Note circuit in Japan, and in jazz festivals and tours in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Joyce Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The lyrics to "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" were written by songwriter Hugh Martin and originally sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis. The song has since become a holiday classic and has been covered by many artists since its inception. The lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and cheer during the holiday season, urging listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the festive period.
The first verse encourages listeners to have a "merry little Christmas" and to let their hearts be light. The lyrics suggest that by focusing on the positive aspects of the season, such as gathering together with loved ones and enjoying traditions, any troubles or worries will soon be forgotten. The second verse emphasizes the importance of cherishing the memories of past holidays, particularly those spent with faithful friends, and expresses the hope that these relationships will continue to endure "through the years".
The final lines of the song describe a scene of festive wonder where a star shines brightly upon the highest bough of a tree. This is a symbol of hope and renewal, and a reminder to embrace the joy and magic that the holiday season brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a joyful and delightful Christmas celebration
Let your heart be light
Find happiness and let go of any sadness in your heart
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Forget about your worries during the holiday season
Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate with happiness and cheer
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Leave behind the problems of the past and look forward to a brighter future
Here we are as in olden days
Gathering together like we used to in the past
Happy golden days of yore
Recalling fond memories of past Christmas celebrations
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Being surrounded by our most cherished and loyal companions
Gather near to us once more
Coming together to share in the holiday spirit once again
Through the years we all will be together
Looking forward to a future filled with togetherness
If the fates allow
If destiny permits us to remain together
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate your Christmas tree with a beautiful star as a symbol of hope and light
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy the present moment and have a happy holiday season
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on
Our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule-tide gay
From now on
Our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden…
Joyce Leong
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Jack Kehoe
Merry Christmas Joyce and Lee.
Beautiful, graceful and magically musical Joyce ... and ....
lucky Lucky Lee !
I wish you both and your family a very merry Christmas.
And thank you both for all you do for us out here in YT land.
Joyce Leong
+Jack Kehoe thank you so much! I'm they lucky one haha! A very Merry Christmas to you and your family too. And you're most welcome 😀
Greg Fam
I love this arrangement. Perfect example how the right balance is struck by getting rid of the extraneous embellishments and focussing on the essential elements. I really felt this moving arrangement! I'm learning it for 2016!
Merry Christmas Joyce! Look forward to many more from you!
Joyce Leong
+Greg Fam Thank you so much! Love your comment :) Have fun learning it - I enjoyed making and playing this arrangement, very much. Remember to let the pauses breathe, and to "voice" the melody beautifully, yes? Merry Christmas!
Anna Kim
Amazing! 👏 I've been subscribed to you for a long time, and you improved a lot! I want to thank you for your effort and hard work. May all your wishes come true this year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎁
JCaluag
I loved how you played it! What a talent
Angelica Martinez
perfect!! just can't get enough of christmas because of this ♡
Joyce Leong
+Reika Sayuri haha, thanks! Pleased to hear that
Maxien Fisher
Happy and content sigh...
That's all I could for after listening to this. It needs no words except words to say how much I loved it... It's given me the Christmas spirit now, and it's still only September lol.. Very well done and beautifully played x