After moving to Japan, Lisa's dad opened a new venue called Saci-Pererê, a Brazilian restaurant where she started performing mainly bossa nova and samba. Besides singing, Lisa Ono plays the guitar and is a songwriter. Her first album, Catupiry, was released in 1989. She has not stopped recording since then, releasing one disc a year, mostly in Portuguese. She soon became famous in Japan after appearing in several TV commercials.
In 1991 her album Nanã won the "Grand Prix Gold Disk Award for Jazz" in Japan. Her third album Menina was recorded in Rio de Janeiro, and won the same Grand Prix award. In 2003 she released the album Dans Mon Île (French for "In my island"), themed around a voyage to France and based on famous French songs.
Lisa announced the birth of her second child, a boy, on October 7, 2008.
Lisa has performed with Tom Jobim and with João Donato in Brazil, in addition to other performances around the world. Appearances in Japan include concerts at the Blue Note Tokyo with Paulo and Daniel Jobim, Toninho Horta, and Emílio Santiago.
In addition to making guest appearances on other recordings, Lisa has also created music for television commercials in Japan.
As of November 2007, she has released 22 albums.
Jambalaya
Lisa Ono Lyrics
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Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Good-bye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
"Jambalaya" is a song by Hank Williams that was released in 1952. The song's lyrics tell the story of a man named Joe who has to leave the woman he loves, Yvonne, to go on a journey down the bayou. The song title, "Jambalaya," refers to a dish popular in Louisiana made with rice, spices, and meat, usually ham and sausage. The chorus is a call and response with a memorable melody that encourages listeners to sing along.
The song's lyrics describe a lively scene in the bayou, where Yvonne's family and friends are eager to see her. They dress in style and are excited to have fun in the bayou. The second verse repeats the first verse, and the chorus follows. The third verse adds more detail to the party that's about to take place. The singer plans to eat jambalaya, a crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo and pick on the guitar with his friends while drinking "fruit jar."
Overall, "Jambalaya" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates Louisiana's food, music, and culture. Although the song's story is simple, its catchy melody and memorable chorus have made it a favorite for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Good-bye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
Saying farewell to Joe, as I need to leave urgently.
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou.
I need to sail my canoe down the bayou with a pole in hand.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
My beloved Yvonne, who is the sweetest and dearest one to me.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
We'll have an incredible time on the bayou, that's for sure.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Thibodaux and Fontaineaux are both bustling with activity.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
My family members are arriving in large numbers to visit Yvonne.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Get dressed up and party hard, oh my goodness!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
We'll be having delicious Cajun dishes like jambalaya, crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo.
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Because tonight I'll finally get to see my dear friend.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Play music on the guitar, fill up a jar with fruit, and have a great time!
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
We'll have an incredible time on the bayou, that's for sure.
Writer(s): Hank Williams Sr
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