In March 2009, her self-released debut album, Take to the Sky, reached the Top 20 on the Billboard magazine jazz chart. Way Down Low was released in 2012, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Her third album, The Big Picture, was released on September 30, 2014.
"You see a show like the one Kat Edmonson put on Tuesday night at Scullers, and you wonder what the heck people are doing at Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry concerts. Really, the world is unjust... Edmonson, a petite singer from Austin, Texas, is at once a throwback and a pioneer. Her intimate vocal style and stage presence recall the heyday of jazz
- she has the expressiveness of Billie Holiday, the elegance of Ella Fitzgerald, and the voice of Blossom Dearie. Yet she doesn't merely retread standards. Sure, she likes her Cole Porter, but she and her pianist/arranger, Kevin Lovejoy, molded and modernized chestnuts like "Just One of Those Things," "Night and Day," and "It's All Right With Me" into entirely fresh tunes with new harmonies, inventive rhythm structures, and sometimes mysterious undertones.
Edmonson has grown quite comfortable inside these songs, taking even more liberties with them than she did on her recent CD, Take to the Sky, which stands among the best records of 2009. Like Holiday, Edmonson likes to sing just behind the beat, which infuses her demure voice with drama and heartbreak.
Kat Edmonson is a great jazz singer.
Oh My Love
Kat Edmonson Lyrics
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But I can weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form
What do I care if icicles form
I've got my love to keep me warm
I need no overcoat I'm burning with love
Yeah
My heart's on fire the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm
My heart's on fire
The flame it just leaps higher
So I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me
I've got my love to keep me
The lyrics to Kat Edmonson's song "Oh My Love" convey a sense of warmth and contentment in the face of external challenges and harsh weather conditions. The opening lines, "The snow is snowing, the wind it is blowing," set the wintry scene. Despite this, the singer expresses their resilience and determination to endure the storm with the refrain, "But I can weather the storm."
The lyrics then emphasize the importance of love as a source of comfort and strength. The repetition of the line, "What do I care how much it may storm, I've got my love to keep me warm," underscores the idea that the presence and support of a loved one can provide solace and protection even in the most difficult times. This sentiment is reinforced in the second verse, where the singer sheds their overcoat and gloves, symbolizing their inner warmth and passion.
The chorus, with its repetition of "My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher," suggests the intensity and depth of the singer's love. This love serves as a guiding force, helping them navigate through any storms that come their way. The closing lines, "I've got my love to keep me," emphasize the enduring power and significance of love in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing, mhmm the wind it is blowing
Despite the snowfall and wind, I remain strong and resilient.
But I can weather the storm
I have the ability to withstand and overcome any challenges that come my way.
What do I care how much it may storm
I am indifferent to the severity of the storm.
I've got my love to keep me warm
The love I have in my life provides me with comfort and warmth.
I can't remember a worse December
This December has been particularly difficult for me.
Just watch those icicles form
Observing the formation of icicles is of no concern to me.
What do I care if icicles form
I am unconcerned about the presence of icicles.
I've got my love to keep me warm
The love I have in my life provides me with comfort and warmth.
Off with my overcoat off with my gloves
I can discard my protective layers because I am consumed by love.
I need no overcoat I'm burning with love
Love fills me with so much passion and warmth that I don't require extra protection.
My heart's on fire the flame grows higher
My love and passion intensify and grow stronger.
So I will weather the storm
I will overcome any difficulties or challenges that come my way.
What do I care how much it may storm
I am unconcerned about the severity of the storm.
I've got my love to keep me warm
The love I have in my life provides me with comfort and warmth.
My heart's on fire
I am consumed by intense love and passion.
The flame it just leaps higher
My love and passion continue to grow and intensify.
So I will weather the storm
I will overcome any difficulties or challenges that come my way.
What do I care how much it may storm
I am unconcerned about the severity of the storm.
I've got my love to keep me
The love I have in my life provides me with comfort and support.
I've got my love to keep me
The love I have in my life provides me with comfort and support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
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