According to the Walking In Memphis Songfacts, Cohn was discovered by Carly Simon in the mid-'80s when he was with a 14-piece band called The Supreme Court. Atlantic Records signed him in 1989, but the first attempts to record his debut album with Tracy Chapman 's producer David Kerschenbaum failed. Ten months later, he tried again, producing the set himself with help from the little-known Ben Wisch, who had helped him with his demos. Finally released in 1991 when Cohn was 31 years old, his self-titled debut album was a huge hit, thanks to the massive success of "Walking In Memphis." Cohn won the 1991 Grammy for Best New Artist award, beating out both Boyz II Men and Seal. Cohn never matched the chart success of this song, but like his musical heroes Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne , he remained a critical and artistic success as a songwriter and performer.
He has issued two other studio albums to date, The Rainy Season (1993) and Burning the Daze (1998), both on Atlantic Records. A self-released live compilation, Live 04-05 (2005), is being sold at concerts on his current tour.
He is the most famous graduate of Beachwood High School in Beachwood, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. He attended Oberlin College as well. In addition, Cohn is notably married to ABC News journalist Elizabeth Vargas whom he met at the 1999 US Open after being introduced by Andre Agassi. Cohn and Vargas have two sons: Zachary Raphael (born on January 31, 2003) and Samuel Wyatt (born on August 16, 2006). Cohn has two other children— Max and Emily—from a previous marriage.
On August 7, 2005, Cohn was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking, following a concert with Suzanne Vega in Denver, Colorado. He was hospitalized and released the next day. The remaining concerts on the tour were cancelled.
Cohn released The Very Best Of Marc Cohn in June 2006, and his 4th studio album, Join The Parade, was released on October 9, 2007. He continues to tour to this day. For photographs and additional information visit Marc's official website, www.MarcCohn.net.
Fever
Marc Cohn Lyrics
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You'll never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
(You give me such a)
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
And fever when you hold me tight
The sun lights up the daytime
The moon lights up the night
Yeah but I light up every time you call my name
And I know you're gonna treat me right
(You know I just can't stand by myself,
'Cause I got a fever....)
The lyrics of Marc Cohn's song "Fever" describe the immense love that the singer feels for someone. He tells the person that they will never truly know how much he loves and cares for them. He explains that whenever the person puts their arms around him, he feels a fever that is unbearable. This fever seems to intensify in the morning, throughout the day and night, and whenever the person kisses or holds him tight.
He then further explains that while the sun lights up the daytime and the moon lights up the night, he lights up every time the person calls his name. He knows that the person is going to treat him right, and he cannot stand alone without the feeling that this fever brings. Overall, the lyrics can be seen as a love song that showcases the passion and intensity of the singer’s love for the person, which they may never fully comprehend or appreciate.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never know how much I love you
I feel an indescribable, all-consuming love for you that you will never fully understand.
You'll never know how much I care
My affection and concern for you go beyond what words can express.
When you put your arms around me
Your embrace brings me comfort and security.
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
The intensity of my passion for you is overwhelming and almost unbearable.
Fever in the morning
My longing for you is present from the start of the day.
Fever all through the night
My infatuation with you persists even in the darkness and silence of night.
Fever when you kiss me, baby
Your kiss ignites a fiery sensation within me that I cannot resist.
And fever when you hold me tight
The warmth of your embrace intensifies my passion for you.
The sun lights up the daytime
The natural order of things is that the sun illuminates the day.
The moon lights up the night
The moon brings its own light to the darkness of night.
Yeah but I light up every time you call my name
My heart races with excitement and joy whenever I hear you call out to me.
And I know you're gonna treat me right
I have faith that you will take care of me and treat me with kindness and affection.
You know I just can't stand by myself,
I am completely dependent on your love and companionship.
'Cause I got a fever....
My passion for you burns so hot that it feels like an actual fever.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
spliffffstar
Jeff Pevar is an amazing bass player. I wish I could groove like that without a drummer......
Alicia Kerlinsky
Beautiful duet from two masterful, hardplaying, long-performing musicians.
Léo Parcoeur
How Marc plays with the public, talking with melody is really amazing. I'm a huge fan.
JadeDAngelo
Marc is just so cute! And so talented. I love him. :D
Dave
One of my all-time favs. Thanks for reposting it.
rmns1234
Hearing this exact Bassline back during Marc Cohns 1991 tour was the reason that made me want to learn how to play the bass. Been playing ever since :-) Thank you Jeff!! Thanks for putting this up! You made me very happy!!!!
Dan Cohen
Thanks for reposting. Just saw Marc Cohn and Suzanne Vega at the Cape and was very impressed with both. I felt thankful to Marc Cohn as it was while playing Marc that Peev first encountered David and Graham.
Russ Titelman
So glad this is back on. So very great!!
Catherine Todd
Gracias! Great rendition. Post more!
paul battis
Jeff Pevar plays anything and everything!