She can be found singing under these pseudonymns on albums such as Pacha Ibiza, FTV (FashionTV), Paris Dernier, Hotel Costes and Privé. She had just begun to flirt with the idea of singing to jazz when she was contacted and invited to join the production of the first volume of the series, Jazz and ´80s. No one imagined the success that the series would have almost over night. The producer of the series knew a good thing when he saw it and he quickly shared his enthusiasm in the project with Karen and made her and her voice an important part of each album.
Now that Karen had gotten her toes wet in the studio, her label decided it was time to dive in and they sent her and the rest of the Quartet on tour to Brazil in late 2009. The visit was a great success and Karen came into her own onstage, gaining confidence and ever tuning and refining her singing.
On the heels of the Brazilian adventure, the label again stepped in and told Karen it was time to focus on her own material.
To this effect they sent her to Los Angeles for a few months to work with and learn from some of the best songwriters in the business. It was there that she studied under the guidance of Pam Oland , a multiple Grammy nominated songwriter who has worked with stars like Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind and Fire and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. This period gave new direction to Karens own composing and songwriting and has helped her develop her signature sound while continuing to please fans with her characteristic lush vocals.
After her stint in LA, Karen began to dedicate herself exclusively to rehearsing both new and older material with the rest of the quartet and they have achieved a symbiosis that is a pleasure to watch. The Cooltrane Quartet with Karen in the lead is an act not to be missed, full of excellent jazz versions and brand new soloist material from a truly dynamic young artist.
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Karen Souza Lyrics
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There's a calm before the storm
I know, and it's been comin' for some time
When it's over, so they say, it'll rain a sunny day
I know, shinin' down like water
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Yesterday, and days before, sun is cold and rain is hard
I know, been that way for all my time
'til forever on it goes through the circle fast and slow
I know, and it can't stop, I wonder
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Karen Souza's rendition of the song Have You Ever Seen the Rain is a melancholic and soulful one. The lyrics of the song talk about how our lives can be unpredictable, and there is always a calm before the storm. The singer reflects on how they know the storm has been coming for a while, and when it finally passes, it'll be followed by a sunny day. The use of the metaphor of rain to symbolize the struggles in our lives, the sunny day being the resolution to those struggles, is evident in the lyrics.
The song's chorus, "I want to know, have you ever seen the rain? Comin' down on a sunny day?" is the singer’s questioning of the audience, as if she's asking if they’ve ever experienced having everything seemingly perfect yet still feeling like something is missing. The song's verses describe the harshness of reality, the coldness of sun rays, and how rain can be hard at times.
The song seems to be about hope, that even if we're going through a storm in our lives, the rain will eventually dissipate, and we'll be able to experience the warmth of the sun once more. The song is an emotional journey that anyone can relate to, with its deep poetic lyrics and soulful instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told me long ago
I once heard a piece of advice
There's a calm before the storm
Before a big event, things usually get peaceful
I know, and it's been comin' for some time
I can feel that something big is approaching
When it's over, so they say, it'll rain a sunny day
After the storm comes a period of happiness
I know, shinin' down like water
I'm aware that the good times will come
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I'm curious if you've experienced tough times
Comin' down on a sunny day?
But despite the hardship, the light always shines through
Yesterday, and days before, sun is cold and rain is hard
Life has been tough for a while now
I know, been that way for all my time
This has been my reality for as long as I can remember
'til forever on it goes through the circle fast and slow
This cycle of ups and downs is never-ending
I know, and it can't stop, I wonder
I understand that this is just how life is, but I can't help but wonder why
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
Have you also experienced the unpredictability of life?
Comin' down on a sunny day?
But found hope in the little moments of happiness that emerge?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Fogerty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lidia7004
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Someone told me long ago
There’s a calm before the storm I know
And it’s been coming for some time
When it’s over
So they say it’ll rain a sunny day, I know
Shining down like water
Chorus:
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
Coming down on a sunny day?
Yesterday and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard, I know
Been that way for all my time
‘till forever on it goes
Through the circle fast and slow, I know
And it can’t stop I wonder.
(chorus x2)
@aselarttyutyubaeva3822
Someone told me long ago
There's a calm before the storm
I know; It's been comin' for some time
When it's over, so they say
It'll rain a sunny day
I know; shinin' down like water
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
Yesterday, and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard
I know; been that way for all my time
'Til forever, on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow
I know; It can't stop, I wonder
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day
@patriciosilvarobalino9832
Una hermosa versión jazzy- bossa de un clásico inolvidable.
Igual que está versión inolvidable.
Gracias Karen, la haz hecho más bella aún.
@MH-cy1il
Me encanta esta versión.. Cuando la guitarra "habla" es emocionante!!!
@elianacarvajal5430
Trabajar y escuchar buenas intérpretes, no tiene precio!
@JazzizCafeLoveJazz
Muy buena la versión que hace la argentina Karen Souza (@ksouzaofficial) de este éxito de John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) con su mítica banda Creedence Clearwater Revival. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" formaba parte del álbum "Pendulum" publicado por la Credence a finales de 1970 y Souza lo ha incluido en su álbum de covers, "Essentials" de 2011. Un muy buen álbum con versiones de grandes temas del POP llevados al terreno del Blues y el Jazz. #SmoothJazzVocals #Blues
@jesuscello1533
Una version mejorada de la perfeccion de una voz increible
@MonikaBajer
Great rendition!
@lidia7004
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Someone told me long ago
There’s a calm before the storm I know
And it’s been coming for some time
When it’s over
So they say it’ll rain a sunny day, I know
Shining down like water
Chorus:
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
Coming down on a sunny day?
Yesterday and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard, I know
Been that way for all my time
‘till forever on it goes
Through the circle fast and slow, I know
And it can’t stop I wonder.
(chorus x2)
@paulbelfrage876
OMG!!...Delicious! Great voice!
@fabioalonsocaicedovillan1790
amo cada canción de esta dama me transporta a otro mundo siempre la acompaño de una deliciosa cena acompañada de un delicioso vino
@elisabettariello1314
Wonderful ❤