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
Don't Go To Strangers
Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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But when you need someone true to love
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Play with fire till your fingers burn
But when there's no place for you to turn
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
To follow your heart
You'll follow your heart I know
I've been through it all
For I'm an old hand
And I'll understand if you go
So, make your mark for all
Your friends to see
But when you need more than company
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
The lyrics of Nancy Wilson's song "Don't Go To Strangers" convey a message of loyalty, love, and understanding. The singer encourages her loved one to pursue their dreams, but also assures them that when they are in need of true love and support, they should come home to her rather than seeking solace in the arms of strangers.
The first verse advises the listener to aim high and reach for their dreams, while reminding them that true love can only be found at home. It suggests that amidst the pursuit of ambition, it is important to have someone who truly loves and understands them.
The second verse uses a metaphor of playing with fire to emphasize taking risks and exploring the world, but reminds the listener that there may come a time when there is nowhere else to turn but back home. The singer reassures that she will be waiting and understanding, even if the person feels compelled to follow their heart's desires.
The chorus reinforces the message by urging the listener not to go to strangers when they need more than company, but rather to return home to the singer, who promises to provide the emotional support and love they need.
In summary, "Don't Go To Strangers" is a heartfelt plea for fidelity and understanding in love, reminding the listener that while they may venture into the unknown, they can always find a loving and accepting home in the arms of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Build your dreams to stars above
Pursue your aspirations and reach for the highest possible goals
But when you need someone true to love
However, when you crave genuine and loyal love
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Do not seek unfamiliar individuals, instead, return to me, where safety, trust, and love reside
Play with fire till your fingers burn
Engage in risky endeavors, even if you get hurt in the process
But when there's no place for you to turn
But when there's nowhere else to seek solace or support
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Do not go to unfamiliar faces, instead, find refuge and comfort in my presence
For, when you hear a call
Because when you feel a strong urge
To follow your heart
To pursue your true desires
You'll follow your heart, I know
You will undoubtedly follow your heart, I have faith in you
I've been through it all
I have experienced all the trials and tribulations
For I'm an old hand
As an experienced person
And I'll understand if you go
I will comprehend if you decide to leave
So, make your mark for all
Therefore, leave a lasting impression for everyone to recognize
Your friends to see
Visible to your companions
But when you need more than company
But when you require support beyond mere companionship
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Do not seek unfamiliar faces, instead, find solace and acceptance in my embrace
Don't go to strangers, come home to me
Do not go towards unfamiliar beings, instead, return to the place where you feel safe and loved
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann
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shihlin1
".....Play with fire till your fingers burn
But when there's no place for you to turn
Don't go to strangers, come home to me.....
For when you hear a call to follow your heart
You follow your heart, I know
I've been through it all and I'm an old hand
And I'll understand if you go.....
So make your mark for all your friends to see
But when you need more than company
Don't go to strangers, come home to me....."
shihlin1
Gorgeous voice set to a gorgeous sound track to one of the BEST Torch Songs ever written !! Nancy Wilson and Eydie Gorme are the two best interpreters of this particular song. Also check out Eydie Gorme's performance on Youtube too. Both women give spine-tingling performances ! The 1960's produced some of the best female torch singers ever, probably never will be topped again.
JOHN DRUMHELLER
It’s funny you brought up Eddie - I didn’t think anybody else could do a version that rivaled her. Nancy has.
Michael Chapman
'Yes, They Are both 'In da Gooseflesh Zone' !!.....
Terry Tay
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Eli Johnson
Great
Kenya Nkhrumah
One of my favourite artists. A Great Song Stylist, An Inimitable Voice, Effortless Elegance.
ray matthews
The song book of my life. from 16 to 72. she guided me through it all. I am blessed to have been so lucky.
Craig B. Franklin
I hear you.
Stones Jones
thats a beautiful sentence/image.
have a great day
Pamela Cossey
Excellent example of the magnitude of her talent!!