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
Everything
Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight
I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks
The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back
But I'm the envy of every single guy
Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye
When we go out stepping on the town for a while
My money's low and my suit's out of style
Out of sight because my heart is true
She says baby everything is alright, uptight, out of sight
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
I'm a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say
I guess her folks brought her up that way
The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised
In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids
No one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy
No football hero or smooth Don Juan
Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son
She says give her the things that money can buy
But I'll never, never make my baby cry
And it's all right, what I can't do
Out of sight because my heart is true
She says baby ev'rything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, ah ah ah ah
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
The song "Everything" by Nancy Wilson talks about two lovers who are happy and content with their simple life, despite being from different backgrounds and not having much money. The singer is a "poorman's son" from across the railroad tracks and wears his only shirt hanging on his back. Even though he doesn't have much, his girlfriend loves him for who he is, and he's proud to be called the "apple of her eye." They go out together on the town, even though he doesn't have much money and his suit is out of style, but he's happy that his heart is true. Meanwhile, his girlfriend is a "pearl of a girl" who was born and raised on the right side of the tracks in a big old house full of butlers and maids. She knows that money can give her things, but she values the true love of her "poorman's son" more than anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight
Despite being poor and having outdated clothes, my relationship with my girlfriend is going well and we're both happy.
I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks
I come from a poor background and grew up on the other side of town, away from wealth and opportunity.
The only shirt I own is hangin' on my back
I only have one shirt to my name and wear it constantly, as I can't afford any others.
But I'm the envy of every single guy
Despite my lack of money and possessions, I'm satisfied with my life thanks to my loving relationship.
Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye
My girlfriend finds me attractive and loves me unconditionally, making me feel valued and appreciated.
When we go out stepping on the town for a while
We enjoy going out and spending time together, even if we can't afford the most glamorous places to go.
My money's low and my suit's out of style
I don't have much money, and even my best suit is outdated and unfashionable.
But it's all right if my clothes aren't new
I'm confident and comfortable with myself, regardless of my financial situation or fashion sense.
Out of sight because my heart is true
Even though I'm not wealthy or fashionable, my love for my partner is genuine and strong, making me a good catch in her eyes.
She says baby everything is alright, uptight, out of sight
My girlfriend is happy and content with our relationship, despite any financial or material limitations.
I'm a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say
My girlfriend is beautiful, charming, and well-mannered, raised in an entirely different world than my own.
I guess her folks brought her up that way
Her upbringing and family background have led to her having a refined demeanor and high expectations for her partner.
The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised
My girlfriend grew up in a wealthy part of town with all the privileges and amenities that come with it.
In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids
Her family home is a large and historic estate, staffed with many servants to attend to their every need.
No one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy
I'm aware that I don't come from the same background as my girlfriend and may not meet the same social standards, making me feel insecure at times.
No football hero or smooth Don Juan
I don't fit into the stereotypical roles of a popular jock or smooth-talking player, making me all the more self-conscious.
Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son
My finances are limited and I don't have a lot of disposable income or resources at my disposal.
She says give her the things that money can buy
My girlfriend would appreciate material luxuries and trappings that come with wealth and status.
But I'll never, never make my baby cry
Despite her desires for more wealth and material goods, I will always prioritize my girlfriend's emotional well-being and happiness.
And it's all right, what I can't do
I'm comfortable acknowledging my limitations and living within my means, as long as my girlfriend is happy and fulfilled.
Out of sight because my heart is true
My love for my girlfriend is genuine and unselfish, inspiring her to appreciate and value me for who I am, not what I can give her.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Despite our respective financial situations and backgrounds, my girlfriend and I are deeply in love and content with each other.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Our relationship is solid and strong, built on love and commitment, not material wealth or social status.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, ah ah ah ah
Our partnership is enduring and joyful, resilient against any hardships or struggles that may come our way.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
Our love is pure and sincere, regardless of any social, economic, or material factors that may influence our lives.
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight
We don't need wealth or status to be happy; our love for each other is enough to sustain us and make us feel fulfilled.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
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@polythenepepper
Such a beautiful voice as well as the guitar skills. Just great!
@lesleypercy8424
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