Kravitz plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, and sitar. He often plays these instruments on each recorded track, but frequently collaborates with other musicians as well when recording.
His 1989 debut album Let Love Rule was a moderate success. In 1991 he released his second album, Mama Said, which reached the top 40 of the Billboard album charts. In 1993, the album Are You Gonna Go My Way was released, reaching #12 on the Billboard 200 and Kravitz earned a Brit Award for best international male artist in 1994. He released the Circus album in 1995, which reached number 10 on the Billboard chart on the back of his past achievement. With 5 (1999), Kravitz embraced digital technology such as Pro Tools and samplers for the first time. He would win the first of his four consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 1999.
His cover version of The Guess Who's hit "American Woman" won him another Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 2000. Kravitz released a Greatest Hits compilation in 2000. It proved to be his most successful album. The single "Again" would earn him his third consecutive Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal in the Grammy Awards of 2001. Kravitz released his sixth album Lenny in October 2001. He won his fourth consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal at the Grammy Awards of 2002. Kravitz's seventh album Baptism was released in May 2004. His album, It Is Time For A Love Revolution was released in 2008. He has always edited his albums on Virgin Records America. The lead single from Kravitz’s ninth album, Black and White America, "Stand" was released on June 3, 2011. (Stand Songfacts).
He is the son of Ukrainian-Jewish American NBC television news producer Sy Kravitz, and Bahamian American actress Roxie Roker, best known as her character Helen Willis on the hit 1970s television sitcom The Jeffersons. Black and White America's title track is an autobiographical look back at his upbringing in New York. (Black and White America Songfacts).
Artist website: www.lennykravitz.com
Live
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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Tired of all the talk they're talkin' all over this town
I'm tired of all the negativity that's going 'round
We focus all our energy on things that bring us down
Let's put our voices all together and make a joyful sound
Do just what you want to do
Oh let the sun come shining through
Live live
Everybody live
Everybody live
You got to do it ...
Life is the most precious gift I thank the Lord for mine
I hope you feel the same my friend I hope you're feeling fine
The choice is yours your destiny is waiting on the line
You better get busy with living or you're busy dying
Do just what you want to do
Oh let the sun come shining through
Everybody
Live, yeah yeah yeah yeah, live
Everybody live
Come on and sing ...
Live
You got to do it ...
Dance just to dance
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Come on
Hey !
Do just what you want to do
Oh let the sun come shining through
Everybody
Live, hmm, come on live
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Everybody live
Sing with the ... yeah yeah yeah yeah
Live
Come on and do what you want now
Everybody live
Live come on yeah
Live
Everybody live ...
Come on
You got to do it
Live
The lyrics to Lenny Kravitz's song "Live" are all about positivity, living in the moment and enjoying life to its fullest. The song opens with Kravitz voicing his frustration with all the negativity and toxic talk happening in his town, emphasizing that we should focus our energy on things that lift us up. Kravitz then goes on to encourage listeners to do what they want to do and let the sun shine through. The chorus is a simple repetition of the word "live" and Kravitz implores everyone to live life to the fullest. He reminds us that life is a precious gift and that it's up to us to make the most of it. The lyrics are filled with positive affirmations and a call to action to live our lives without fear or hesitation.
The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they contain a powerful message. It's a call to action to live life without limits and to embrace the joy that comes with being alive. Kravitz's message is clear – life is short, so make the most of it. The simplicity of the song's message makes it a powerful anthem for anyone looking to live a life full of positivity, hope, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
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You give me honest and direct communication
Tired of all the talk they're talkin' all over this town
We're tired of the gossip and negative talk going around everywhere
I'm tired of all the negativity that's going 'round
I'm fed up with all the negativity around us
We focus all our energy on things that bring us down
We spend too much energy on things that pull us down
Let's put our voices all together and make a joyful sound
We can come together and create something positive
Do just what you want to do
Follow your heart and do what makes you happy
Oh let the sun come shining through
Let positivity and happiness shine through
Everybody
Everyone around us
Life is the most precious gift I thank the Lord for mine
Life is a gift and we should be grateful for it
I hope you feel the same my friend I hope you're feeling fine
I hope you're also grateful for your life and feeling good
The choice is yours your destiny is waiting on the line
You have the power to choose your own path in life
You better get busy with living or you're busy dying
You should embrace life and enjoy it while you can
Dance just to dance
Just dance without any other reason
Come on and sing ...
Let's all sing together
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement
Live
Live life fully
You got to do it ...
It's your responsibility to live life to the fullest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG DAVID ROSS, LENNY KRAVITZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tommy Lee
Lenny’s band never gets enough credit. Uncle Phil on drums and Howard Stern on lead guitar. Always solid
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😂👏😂👌🏼
rowen
hahahahahahahahaha
Charles Wettish
@Questioneverything Not sure if the OP was being sarcastic or not, but you're correct, and, imo, this whole band is solid as F, and Craig is iconic in his presence and contribution! :)
Questioneverything
@Alex Smith OK, these were funny comments, but do give some respect to Gail Ann Dorsey, studio session musician, touring bassist with David Bowie for 20 years, plus with many other bands. She is a badass!
T.S.F. Produção Musical
kkkkkkk
Enter the Light
I went to school with Lenny. We were in the same band at Santa Monica high school, Lenny was always a fine chap, well dressed, and well-behaved..
Yui
Nice
Intrepid Venture
Yeah, and I used to live in the same neighborhood as him and we used to buy weed together.. lol
Samuel Christian Sveistrup
@Sore Loser idk it was a weird psychosis intrusive thought i thought i saw his white grandma in Calgary