Peyroux started singing at the age of fifteen, when she discovered street musicians in the Latin Quarter in Paris. She joined a group called the Riverboat Shufflers, first passing round the hat, and then singing. At sixteen she joined the The Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band, spending two years touring Europe performing songs by the likes of Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and others, which provided the basis for her first album, Dreamland.
Dreamland was released in 1996, and gained widespread attention. Time called it "the most exciting, involving vocal performance by a new singer this year". Dreamland, is a brilliant recording, as Peyroux's distinctive voice is not hindered by overly intricate arrangements. Most of the accompaniment on the record is light and sparse, the way it should be for a singer with such a unique voice. Peyroux soon found herself opening for Sarah McLachlan and Cesária Évora, and made appearances at jazz festivals and on the Lilith Fair tour.
In May 2002 she joined multi-instrumentalist William Galison, and together they appeared at such venues as the Bottom Line, Joe's Pub, and the Tin Angel. In 2003 the duo released a seven-song EP entitled Got You on My Mind, which they sold at shows and online. Got You on My Mind was re-released by William Galison in August 2004; the original EP was expanded by the addition of four tracks by Gallison.
Peyroux released her own sophomore effort, Careless Love, in September 2004. The album received generally positive reviews.
Her new album, Half the Perfect World, was released on September 12, 2006. She collaborated with several artists, including Jesse Harris, Walter Becker, Larry Klein (who also produced the album), and K.d. lang, with whom Peyroux duets on a cover of the Joni Mitchell song, "River".
On July 12, 2007, she was awarded Best International Jazz Artist at the BBC Jazz Awards.
Don
Madeleine Peyroux Lyrics
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Listen to me
There's no reason why
We shouldn't agree
If I hurt your feeling
I apologize
You're the only one
Don't cry baby
Don't cry baby
Dry your eyes
Let be sweetheart again
You know I didn't mean to
Make you feel blue
Honest I never do it again
Won't you forgive
Won't you forget
Do as I ask you too
I never let you regret
If you just start a new
You know I'm sorry
Oh so sorry
Just don't cry baby
There's no one but you
Won't you forgive
Won't you forget
Do as I ask you too
I never let you regret
Just start a new
You know I'm sorry
Oh so sorry
Don't cry baby
There's no one but you
Don't cry baby
There's no one but you
The lyrics to Madeleine Peyroux's song Don showcase an apology to a loved one who is in tears over a recent hurt. The singer implores them to listen and come to an agreement, expressing regret for causing pain and confessing that the person is the only one they idealize. The chorus repeats the plea not to cry and to allow them to be sweethearts again. The singer acknowledges the mistake, promising not to repeat it and asking for forgiveness and a fresh start. The song is a classic example of a love ballad, with the singer hoping to repair the relationship and continue on the path towards their mutual happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey please don't cry
Darling, please don't shed tears
Listen to me
Pay attention to my words
There's no reason why
There's no justification for disagreement
We shouldn't agree
We should come to an understanding
If I hurt your feeling
In case I caused you pain
I apologize
I express regret
You're the only one
You are my sole ideal
That I idealize
You are the one I admire
Don't cry baby
Please don't weep, my love
Dry your eyes
Wipe away your tears
Let be sweetheart again
Let's resume our sweet relationship
You know I didn't mean to
You're aware I didn't intend to
Make you feel blue
Make you feel sad
Honest I never do it again
I assure you it won't happen again
Won't you forgive
Will you pardon me
Won't you forget
Will you drop the issue
Do as I ask you too
Please follow my request
I never let you regret
I never make you feel remorseful
If you just start a new
If you simply move forward
You know I'm sorry
You understand I apologize
Oh so sorry
Extremely apologetic
There's no one but you
You are my one and only
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES P. JOHNSON, SAUL BERNIE, STELLA UNGER
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@tatianakamennova2489
I like that she doesn't scream, doesn't squeak, doesn't squeal, doesn't whisper and doesn't moan, but sings in a gentle feminine voice.
@elizabethannedevaney8411
Effortless talent
@ladyofpompeii1905
Yes, yes and yes!! When I first heard her, I could have sworn it was Billie H. So smooth.
@jackie5046
Am I the only one who hears the Billie Holiday influence in her voice? Just love Madeline ❤️
@clarissadutra247
Yey. You too!!! Totally Billie Holiday. So smooth
@acuman99.9
I need her to cover Gloomy Sunday asap
@MrReed314
Or Norah Jones..
@Zepster77
No
@tamazpatarkalashvili2811
There is nothing to compare with Billy Holiday. Very foolish idea! @@Zepster77
@PhenomenalCoco
This is on repeat all 2023. I’ve learned many lessons this year!