Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played hi… Read Full Bio ↴Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the mid-1970s. He is noted for playing his red Gibson ES-335 and his Gibson L5 guitars. One of his most notable influences is the pioneering jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. In 1976, he released his first solo album, First Course. This was followed up by his fusion work Captain Fingers in 1976. Since First Course he has released over 30 albums — the 30th being Rit's House in 2002. One of his most notable works is his pop album (featuring vocalist Eric Tagg) 1981 Rit, which contained chart hits "Is It You," and "Mr. Briefcase." In the 90s, he was one of the founding members of smooth jazz group Fourplay.

Isn't She Lovely
Lee Ritenour Lyrics

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Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty

Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done

Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love

Overall Meaning

"Isn't She Lovely" by Lee Ritenour is a song celebrating the birth of a daughter. The song is a tribute to the beauty of a newborn child and the miracle of creation. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of awe and wonder at the sight of the new baby, whom he considers to be a precious and lovely gift made from love. The song also expresses the singer's gratitude to God for the gift of life and to the mother for bringing this new life into the world.

The first stanza of the song describes the singer's immediate impression of the new baby. He is struck by her beauty and wonder, and he acknowledges her preciousness. He wonders at the miracle of her birth, which has resulted from the love of her parents. The second stanza focuses on the baby's appearance. The singer exclaims that she is truly the angel's best, and he expresses his joy and gratitude for the gift of this new life. The third stanza highlights the meaning of the baby's name and its connection to the theme of love. The singer acknowledges the role of the mother in creating this new life and praises her for the gift of this lovely child.

The song is a celebration of life and love, of the magical moment when a new life is born and the joy and wonder it brings. It is also a reminder of the importance of love and the miracle of creation, and the need to cherish and protect the gift of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Isn't she lovely
Isn't this baby girl beautiful

Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she amazing

Isn't she precious
Isn't she valuable

Less than one minute old
She's just been born

I never thought through love we'd be
I never imagined that through our love, we'd have a child

Making one as lovely as she
Creating a baby as beautiful as her

But isn't she lovely made from love
She's beautiful because she was made with love

Isn't she pretty
Isn't she attractive

Truly the angel's best
She's the best thing ever, like an angel

Boy, I'm so happy
I'm extremely happy

We have been heaven blessed
We've been blessed from heaven