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
Christmas Time Is Here
Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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Happiness and cheer
Fun for all, that children call
Their favorite time of year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
A favorite time of year
The lyrics to Nancy Wilson's song "Christmas Time Is Here" beautifully capture the essence of the holiday season. They depict a time of joy, happiness, and togetherness that is cherished by children and families alike. The song emphasizes the excitement and anticipation that surrounds Christmas, as well as the traditions and memories that make it so special.
The first verse establishes the atmosphere of Christmas, with happiness and cheer filling the air. It highlights how children perceive this time of year as their favorite, a sentiment that reflects the magic and wonder of the holiday season. The mention of snowflakes and carols further enhances the imagery of a winter wonderland and the joyous sounds that mark the Christmas season.
The second verse delves into the nostalgia and sentimentality associated with the holidays. It alludes to the olden times and ancient rhymes, invoking a sense of tradition and history. The line "of love and dreams to share" suggests that Christmas is a time for expressing love, kindness, and dreams for a better future. The mention of sleigh bells, beauty, and yuletide by the fireside adds to the overall cozy and warm ambiance traditionally associated with Christmas.
Finally, the song expresses a longing for the Christmas spirit to be present throughout the year. It reflects on the joy of families drawing near and emphasizes the wish that the sense of togetherness and holiday spirit could be extended beyond the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is here
The holiday season has arrived
Happiness and cheer
A time for joy and excitement
Fun for all, that children call
An enjoyable period especially cherished by kids
Their favorite time of year
The time they most look forward to
Snowflakes in the air
Delicate ice crystals falling from the sky
Carols everywhere
Traditional Christmas songs being heard all around
Olden times and ancient rhymes
The traditions and poetic verses from the past
Of love and dreams to share
Expressing and exchanging affection and aspirations
Sleigh bells in the air
The sound of bells from a horse-drawn sleigh
Beauty everywhere
Aesthetic appeal can be found in various places
Yuletide by the fireside
Celebrating Christmas time beside a cozy fire
And joyful memories there
Creating and recalling happy moments
Families drawing near
Loved ones coming together
Oh, that we could always see
Expressing a desire to consistently witness
Such spirit through the year
The same enthusiasm and positivity throughout all seasons
A favorite time of year
A time that holds a special place in our hearts
Lyrics © DistroKid, LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson
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Calvin Carrington
RIP to this beautiful woman with a golden voice!
KC wolf
My favorite Christmas song by one of my favorite singers... LOVE it!!
FOOMRADIO
classy lady...beautiful rendition.
Andrea Wilkerson
Nancy was one of the greatest of the song stylists, she could sing anything from jazz to R & B. She was a supreme musician. She was also a gorgeous woman.
Rhonda
Nancy Wilson is so classy and articulated with her music and scatting...love you
James Wynn
Lovely version thank you Nancy
James Wynn
Beautiful Nancy singing a beautiful song,a Gift!
Dan Celli
One of my favorite Christmas songs I play on my piano. At the last minute words were added. A Vince Guaraldi tune.
Karen Stewart
Beautiful! Love her💝💝💝💝Merry Christmas to all.🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅
Michael Isennock
Rest in peace Ms. Wilson. You are a legend!