1) Nancy Sue Wilson - … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Nancy Sue Wilson - jazz diva best known for her 60s standards recordings.
2) Nancy Lamoureaux Wilson - singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and member of the group Heart.
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1) Nancy Sue Wilson (born February 20, 1937, in Chillicothe, OH, United States – December 13, 2018, in Pioneertown, CA, United States) was a jazz diva famous for recording American standards in the 60s.
She was among contemporary music's most stylish and sultry vocalists; while often crossing over into the pop and R&B markets -- and even hosting her own television variety program -- she remained best known as a jazz performer, renowned for her work alongside figures including Cannonball Adderley and George Shearing. Wilson first attracted notice performing the club circuit in nearby Columbus; she quickly earned a growing reputation among jazz players and fans, and she was recording regularly by the late '50s, eventually signing to Capitol and issuing LPs including 1959's Like in Love and Nancy Wilson with Billy May's Orchestra. Her dates with Shearing, including 1960's The Swingin's Mutual, solidified her standing as a talent on the rise, and her subsequent work with Adderley -- arguably her finest recordings -- further cemented her growing fame and reputation.
In the years to follow, however, Wilson often moved away from jazz, much to the chagrin of purists; she made numerous albums, many of them properly categorized as pop and R&B outings, and toured extensively, appearing with everyone from Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan to Ruth Brown and LaVern Baker. She even hosted her own Emmy-winning variety series for NBC, The Nancy Wilson Show, and was a frequent guest performer on other programs; hits of the period included "Tell Me the Truth," "How Glad I Am," "Peace of Mind," and "Now, I'm a Woman." Regardless of how far afield she traveled, Wilson always maintained her connections to the jazz world, and in the 1980s, she returned to the music with a vengeance, working closely with performers including Hank Jones, Art Farmer, Ramsey Lewis, and Benny Golson. By the 1990s, she was a favorite among the "new adult contemporary" market, her style ideally suited to the format's penchant for lush, romantic ballads; she also hosted the Jazz Profiles series on National Public Radio.
In the early 2000s, Wilson recorded two albums with Ramsey Lewis for Narada (2002's Meant to Be and 2003's Simple Pleasures). Her 2004 album R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal) was a blend of straight-ahead jazz and ballads, similar to her next record, 2006's Turned to Blue, which, like R.S.V.P., used a different instrumentalist for each track. In 2005, Capitol released a three-part series to pay tribute to Wilson's contributions to music in the '50s and '60s: Guess Who I Saw Today: Nancy Wilson Sings Songs of Lost Love, Save Your Love for Me: Nancy Wilson Sings the Great Blues Ballads, and The Great American Songbook.
Wilson died from a long-illness on December 13, 2018 at her home in Pioneertown, California at the age of 81.
2) Nancy Lamoureux Wilson (born March 16, 1954, San Francisco, CA, United States), more popularly known as Nancy Wilson, is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter. Along with her older sister Ann Wilson, she is part of the Seattle/Vancouver rock band Heart. She is married to film director and screenwriter Cameron Crowe and has composed and performed music for most of Crowe's movies, including Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Vanilla Sky, and Elizabethtown.
While Ann is the lead singer on most of the Heart recordings, Nancy is the lead vocalist on Treat Me Well, These Dreams, Stranded, There's the Girl and Will You Be There (In The Morning), and frequently performs background vocals. She is also the band's rhythm and lead guitarist. In 1999, she released a live solo album, Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop.
Solo albums
1999 - Live At McCabes Guitar Shop
2005 - Elizabethtown
2009 - Baby Guitars
2016 - Undercover Guitar (with Julie Bergman)
2021 - You and Me
Can
Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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I don't want him
He's not worth fighting for
Besides there's plenty more where he came from
I don't want him
You can have him
I'm giving him the sack
And he can go right back where he came from
He'd be better off with you
I'm afraid I never loved him
All I ever wanted to do was
Run my fingers thru his curly locks
Mend his underwear and darn his socks
Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes
Wipe his glasses when he read the news
Rub his forehead with a gentle touch
Mornings after when he's had too much
Kiss him gently when he cuddled near
Give him babies one for ev'ry year, so you see
I don't want him, you can have him
You can have him, I don't want him
For he's not the man for me
You can have him
I don't want him
He's not worth fighting for
Besides there's plenty more where he came from
I don't want him
You can have him
He isn't my concern
And he can just return where he came from
I would look a trifle silly
Taking him away from you
That was never my intention
All I ever wanted to do was
Close the window while he soundly slept
Raid the icebox where the food is kept
Cook a breakfast that would please him most
Eggs and coffee and some buttered toast
Wake him gently with a breakfast tray
After breakfast clear the things away
Bring the papers and when they've been read
Spend the balance of the day in bed, so you see
I don't want him, you can have him
You can have him, I don't want him
For he's not the man for me
The lyrics to Nancy Wilson's "Can" are about a woman who has decided to end a relationship with a man and is giving him up to her friend, who is interested in him. She declares that she is no longer fighting for this man because he is not worth it, and furthermore, she admits that she never loved him. She lists various domestic duties she performed for him, including running her fingers through his curly locks, mending his underwear and socks, fetching his slippers, wiping his glasses, and rubbing his forehead. She even mentions having children with him but ultimately decides this is not what she wants. She believes that her friend will be better off with him, and in the end, she is content to let him go, knowing that he is not the man for her.
The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the sometimes-sacrificial nature of romantic relationships, as the woman in the song recounts all of the things she did for her man, despite her lack of feelings for him. However, it is ultimately a song about self-awareness and the power of letting go of something that isn't right for us. The woman knows that she is not in love with this man, and she understands that her friend may be a better match for him. Therefore, she is willing to let go of him and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You can have him
I am no longer interested in him. You are free to pursue a relationship with him if you want.
I don't want him
I do not have any feelings for him anymore. I am not interested in being with him.
He's not worth fighting for
He is not valuable enough to me for me to try to win him back or compete for him.
Besides there's plenty more where he came from
There are many other men out there. I do not need to fight over this particular one.
I'm giving him the sack
I am firing him, so to speak. I am severing all ties with him.
And he can go right back where he came from
He can return to his previous life, without me in it.
I could never make him happy
I realized that I was never able to fulfill or satisfy him. I could not give him what he wanted or needed.
He'd be better off with you
I think you would be a better match for him. You could make him happier than I ever could.
I'm afraid I never loved him
I just did not have romantic feelings for him. I realized that I was not in love with him.
All I ever wanted to do was Run my fingers thru his curly locks
My relationship with him was purely physical. I enjoyed grooming him and taking care of him in simple ways.
Mend his underwear and darn his socks
I took care of him in practical ways, doing small tasks to make his life easier.
Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes
I enjoyed anticipating his needs and fulfilling his desires, such as bringing him his slippers and removing his shoes.
Wipe his glasses when he read the news
I enjoyed being attentive to his small physical needs, such as wiping his glasses when he was reading.
Rub his forehead with a gentle touch
My physical interactions with him were tender and compassionate, such as rubbing his forehead when he was feeling stressed.
Mornings after when he's had too much
I was willing to take care of him when he was hungover or ill.
Kiss him gently when he cuddled near
I was affectionate with him, enjoying cuddling and kissing him.
Give him babies one for ev'ry year, so you see
I envisioned having a large family with him, giving birth to many children over the years.
He isn't my concern
I am no longer invested in his life or well-being. He is not a priority for me anymore.
And he can just return where he came from
He can go back to his previous life and forget about me.
I would look a trifle silly
It would be foolish for me to try to win him back now. I am better off without him.
Taking him away from you
I acknowledge that you are interested in him and that we should not compete over him.
That was never my intention
I did not aim to hurt him or take him away from you intentionally.
Close the window while he soundly slept
I enjoyed taking care of him in little ways, such as making sure he was not disturbed when he was sleeping.
Raid the icebox where the food is kept
I enjoyed making him food and feeding him.
Cook a breakfast that would please him most
I enjoyed pleasing him through food and offering him something that would make him happy.
Eggs and coffee and some buttered toast
I would often make him a simple breakfast that would be easy to prepare and that he would enjoy.
Wake him gently with a breakfast tray
I enjoyed being thoughtful and considerate, bringing him breakfast and waking him up in a gentle way.
After breakfast clear the things away
I would finish the meal by cleaning up after him and putting away the dishes.
Bring the papers and when they've been read
I would bring him the newspaper and provide him with information that he would be interested in.
Spend the balance of the day in bed, so you see
I enjoyed spending time with him in a physical way, such as cuddling and being intimate.
For he's not the man for me
I now understand that I am not meant to be with him, and I am ready to move on from this relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Domonique Ayers
NANCY WILSON A GREAT SONG STYLIST IN A CLASS OF HER OWN
WITH A VOICE MADE OF TRULY AMAZING TALENT MADE TO PERFECTION LYRICS JUST FOR
THE RIGHT TIME & SPECIAL OCCASION & LIMITATIONS HAS RUN OUT OF TIME OF FOOLISHNESS
INCLUDING HIS PLAYERS CARDS OF DECEPTION WHEN THERE'S NO NEED TO LOOK BACK EVER, BUT HOLD MY
HEAD UP, MOVE ON TO A NEW SONG WITH REAL MAN, THAT WILL KNOW
THE FACTS OF MY LIFE, WILL NEVER
EVER GO BACK TO YESTERDAY'S FOOL BECAUSE HE (YOU) DON'T DESERVE THE BEST HE EVER HAD,
3 QUEENS HE BETRAYED 1,2, 3 TIMES BECAUSE YOUR PLAYERS CARDS HAS EXPIRED HERE & I HAVE NO REASON
TO LOOK BACK, "NOW RUN AND TELL THAT" TO YOUR FRIENDS MISTER, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR
MRS. BUT I AM HISTORY YOU NEED TO FORGET
Elaine Heath
The greatest songstress of all times. I own all the music she recorded. Rest in Heaven
Queen Nancy. You will forever be the extrodinare vocalist of all time! 💕💕
Paper Darts
I just adore ALL the tracks on this album so much. I Know I Love Him is one of the most romantic albums of ALL time by Nancy Wilson. Her complete command of interpreting the most sensitive and romantic lyrics is incredible in this album. It is a pity that it was never released on CD!! SO many thanks for sharing. If you love this, listen to another Nancy's heartfelt song called Love Has Smiled On Us.
Leon Gardner
The great song stylish herself...the lady truly was in a league of her own...no one does it like the lady herself
yvette cousart
This has been a.....NANCY WILSON month....I DEFINITELY NEEDED TO HEAR HER VOICE,,,,miss her💕🙏🏾
bradly2007
Exotic & sensuous Nancy Wilson vocal, "Can I" from "I Know I Love Him" masterpiece needs to be released on Compact Disc...listen to that incredibly great vocal, nobody compares to Nancy Wilson...timeless classic!
Anne Hamilton
Such a beautiful and jazzy songstress, love this timeless classic!
Mozelle Philpart
Love this song! Beautiful! Still have this album! Love every song on it! What a beautiful voice!
Mozelle Philpart
Remember when this album came out! Love It then and still love it! Searched high and low for another album! It is out of print! My sister found one for me! I was so happy!
D Coop
Nancy is just a Great singer
Leonora Ellis
miss wilson the more i listen to you the more i become crazy of your voice, it is heaven when i hear your voice and the way you sing that nobody else could sing it. love it to pieces and thank you