Nalle assisted Troccoli in her career, helping the young artist record demos which would be given to Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell (Amy Grant's brother-in-law), who formed the Reunion label to start her career in 1982 with Stubborn Love, A second album, Heart and Soul, was released in 1984 and gave her first Grammy nomination a year later, followed by Images in 1986. Troccoli also provided backing vocal for Taylor Dayne's song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1989/1990.
Miss Troccoli moved at age three and was raised in the East Islip community in Long Island, and graduated from East Islip High School, where as a senior, fellow classmates included fellow CCM artist Margaret Becker (a junior) and three-sport star Norman Esiason, Jr, a freshman. At 15, she lost her father to colon cancer. She also lost her mother to breast cancer in 1991, shortly before her album, Pure Attraction, hit the shelves with her number one mainstream hit, "Everything Changes". Before this album came out, she had taken a five year break from the music world to do some "soul searching" and deal with her bulimia.
After her mother's death, she paired with Reunion again in 1991 with Pure Attraction, which launched her on the national charts was "Everything Changes." But ironically, it was "Help Myself To You" which became her first #1 hit in her ten-year career, and began a string of GMA Music Awards nominations, including numerous attempts at Female Vocalist.
Numerous hit songs came afterwards, including 1994's "My Life Is in Your Hands", a song written with Bill Montvilo which defined her career, and inspired the eponymous devotional book, written in 1997, and 1995's "Go Light Your World," which gave us the rise of writer Chris Rice, and was used for charity efforts that year.
In 1996, Troccoli was featured on the Beach Boys' now out-of-print album "Stars and Stripes Vol. 1" singing lead vocals on a cover of their 1969 song "I Can Hear Music" (itself a cover of a Phil Spector song). The Beach Boys sing on the track as well, providing harmonies and backing vocals.
In My Life
Kathy Troccoli Lyrics
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All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
In the song "In My Life," Kathy Troccoli reflects on the memories and relationships that have shaped her life. She looks back on the different places she's been - some good, some bad - and the people she's met along the way - some still present, some gone forever. Despite the changes and losses she's experienced, all of these moments have contributed to who she is today.
The lyrics of the first verse convey a sense of nostalgia, as Kathy remembers the past and the people she's loved. She acknowledges that these memories will stay with her forever, even as time passes and things inevitably change. They may fade over time or be replaced by new experiences, but they will always be a part of her.
In the second verse, the tone shifts to focus on the present - on a person who is more important to her than any memory. This individual - the "you" she addresses in the song - is the one who stands out, the one who she loves above all others. She acknowledges that the memories of the past might lose their significance compared to this new love, but she promises to never forget where she came from and the people and things that have shaped her. This love doesn't erase or diminish the past - it simply adds to it.
Overall, "In My Life" is a bittersweet ode to the past and to the people who have made a lasting impact on our lives. It acknowledges the pain of loss and change, but also celebrates the joy of meeting new people and experiencing new things. Through it all, love is the constant thread that ties everything together.
Line by Line Meaning
There are places I'll remember
There are certain places in my life that hold a special significance in my heart.
All my life, though some have changed
Even though these places may have undergone changes, they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Some forever, not for better
Unfortunately, some of these places that I will always remember changed for the worse.
Some have gone and some remain
Some of these places are no longer around, while other places still exist.
All these places had their moments
Each of these places had certain moments that made them special to me in some way.
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
I have many fond memories of the time I spent with my friends and lovers at these places.
Some are dead and some are living
Some of the people I shared these memories with are still alive, while others have passed away.
In my life, I've loved them all
Despite any changes that have occurred, I will always have a deep love for these places and the people who made them special.
But of all these friends and lovers
Out of all the people I have loved in my life, there is one who means more to me than any other.
There is no one compares with you
This special person holds a place in my heart that no one else can match.
And these memories lose their meaning
When I compare all of my memories to the love I have for this special person, those memories pale in comparison.
When I think of love as something new
The love I have for this person is unique, and I cannot compare it to anything else.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love for this person is so deep, I will always cherish the memories I have of the other people in my life.
For people and things that went before
I will always have a special place in my heart for the people and things that I have loved in the past, even as I move forward in life.
In my life, I'll love you more
Despite any changes or challenges that may come my way, my love for this special person will only continue to grow.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love for this person is so deep, I will always cherish the memories I have of the other people in my life.
For people and things that went before
I will always have a special place in my heart for the people and things that I have loved in the past, even as I move forward in life.
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Even as I focus on the present and my love for this special person, I will take time to remember and cherish the memories I have of others.
In my life, I'll love you more
Despite any changes or challenges that may come my way, my love for this special person will only continue to grow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Scott Leikam
One of the best renditions of Lennon's compositions. :)
ehrldawg
Tracoli covers the Beatles !!
Mary Lee Cordova
Hi Kathy Troccoli I just wanted to let you know that you have been keeping it with the straight and narrow road what away to go I also have a iPhone and a laptop