Connors became interested in jazz as a child, and began playing drums early, once sitting in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance he attended while in middle school. Connors studied music at Temple University and Juilliard; his first recording was on Archie Shepp's 1967 release, Magic of JuJu. He played with Pharaoh Sanders for the next few years until signing with Cobblestone Records in 1972 and releasing his first record as a bandleader. In the mid-1970s, Connors, although fronting some great jazz recordings with Carlos Garnett, Gary Bartz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Herbie Hancock, began focusing more on R&B tunes, and had several US hits with songs featuring vocalists such as Michael Henderson, Jean Carn, and Phyllis Hyman. The most successful of these was "You Are My Starship". Dee Dee Bridgewater also performed with him on the jazz album "Love from the Sun". His more recent work, "Star Power", has seen him operating more in the vein of smooth jazz and urban crossover music featuring Howard Hewett, Bobby Lyle, Ray Parker, Jr, Peabo Bryson, Michael Henderson, and Antoinette.
Valentine Love
Norman Connors Lyrics
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In hopes that you're still mine
And if that Valentine
Doesn't reach you, it's okay
Now it's not as bad
Like you thought it would be
Come on, baby, and take my heart
I love you still and I always will
Be yours, be yours
Yours, yours, yours
I'm so in love with you
I'm sending you this Valentine
In hopes that you're still mine
And if that Valentine
Doesn't reach you, it's okay
I can't make up your mind for you
Just have patience,
That's all you can do
I love you still and I always will
Be yours, be yours, yours
I'm on my knees
Begging you back, baby
There's nothing I won't do
If I could only hold you
In my arms again
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I'm so in love with you
There's nothing your baby won't do
If I could just (hold me)
(I'm in love)
I'm sending you this Valentine
I'm sending you this Valentine
I'm sending you this Valentine
I'm in love
Sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it, baby
Don't give up on me (don't give up on me)
I'm on your side (on your side)
There's nothing, nothing I won't do
I'm down on my knees
Begging you to stay
(Down on my knees)
Darling, please say you
Won't go away (I won't go away)
Ooh, baby (woo, baby, I'm in love)
The lyrics to Norman Connors' "Valentine Love" are a plea to a past lover for a second chance. The song is about sending a Valentine's Day card as an expression of love in hopes that the recipient will still have feelings for the sender. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer says they are sending a Valentine with the hope that the other person is still theirs. They acknowledge the possibility that the Valentine might not reach its intended recipient, but they are unbothered by that possibility. They simply want the person to know that they are still loved.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their love for the other person. They insist that they always have and always will be in love with them, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to win them back. The line "I'm on my knees" is particularly poignant, as it suggests a desperation and vulnerability that makes the singer all the more sympathetic.
Overall, "Valentine Love" is a romantic ballad that emphasizes the power of love to overcome obstacles. It suggests that even though relationships can be difficult, love can endure if both parties are willing to work at it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sending you a Valentine
I'm sending you a symbol of my love
In hopes that you're still mine
I hope that you still share my feelings
And if that Valentine
And if that symbol of love
Doesn't reach you, it's okay
Doesn't get to you, it's fine
Now it's not as bad
Things aren't as terrible
Like you thought it would be
As you anticipated
Come on, baby, and take my heart
Please accept my love
I love you still and I always will
I still love you, and I always will
Be yours, be yours
Be with you, always
Yours, yours, yours
Completely devoted to you
I'm so in love with you
I am deeply in love with you
I can't make up your mind for you
I cannot decide for you
Just have patience,
Please be patient,
That's all you can do
It’s all you can do right now
I'm on my knees
I am pleading with you
Begging you back, baby
Begging for your return
There's nothing I won't do
I am willing to do anything
If I could only hold you
If only I could hold you
In my arms again
Close to me again
Baby, baby, baby, baby
My dear love
There's nothing your baby won't do
I am willing to do whatever it takes
If I could just (hold me)
If only I could hold you
(I'm in love)
I am in love
Sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it, baby
Expressing my feelings
Don't give up on me (don't give up on me)
Please don't lose hope in me
I'm on your side (on your side)
I am supporting you
There's nothing, nothing I won't do
I am willing to do anything for you
I'm down on my knees
I am begging for your forgiveness
Begging you to stay
Begging you to not leave me
Darling, please say you
My love, please tell me
Won't go away (I won't go away)
You won't leave (I won't leave)
Ooh, baby (woo, baby, I'm in love)
Oh my love (I'm deeply in love)
Contributed by Mila O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@langellove9467
I WAS TOO AND THIS SONG IS TRULY
UNFORGETTABLE I COULD LISTEN TO
IT ALL YEAR AROUND, AND NOT JUST
FOR VALENTINE'S DAY.
MM THEY ARE PLANNING TO HAVE ME ARRESTED WHENEVER I MOVE
OUT AND I WAS HOPING TO SETTLE
OUT OF COURT WITH MY MONEY, BUT
I'M NOT SURE IF MINE IS ENOUGH
AND I HAD SOMEONE CALL ME 2 WEEKKS AGO CLAIMING TO BE FROM
SOCIAL SECURITY SAYING THAT I'M
WANTED IN TEXAS FOR DRUG TRAFFICING & MONEY LAUNDERING
WHEN I'VE NEVER BEEN THERE
BEFORE, BUT I HAD MY ID STOLEN
AND A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT
6X'S NOW & I MAY LOSE MY BENEFITS
@l.angellove15
THIS SONG AND DUET WAS MADE TO PERFECTION AND ALSO SO WELL
ORCHESTRATED AND PRODUCED TWO GREAT MUSIC PRODUCERS AND
TWO AMAZING SONGBIRDS
1. NORMAN CONNORS
2. MICHAEL HENDERSON
3. THE LATE AND GREAT PHYLLIS HYMAN WAS ONE EXTRAORDINARY SONGBIRD
AND SONGWRITER
@4rel2
Me and wife have slow dance on this song every years on valentine for 36 years...that led to 6 kids (2 Doctors, 1 LPN, etc.)with 12 grandkids and 1 great kid.....
Thank you Norman, Jean and Michael...❤❤❤❤❤❤😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏
@henryclemons9769
what a blessing
@patriciadavis5939
True love. Wishing your love to infinity ♾🌺🌺🌺
@4rel2
@@patriciadavis5939 God bless you and yours...🙏🙏🙏❤️
@patriciadavis5939
Fabulous! Keep up the good work.😊😊😊🌹🌹♥️♥️
@4rel2
@@patriciadavis5939 Thank you in God..😇😇😇
@tyishahudson9763
Rest In Peace Mr. Henderson…one of the best to ever do it! Bad on bass, unique soul vocalist, thanks all the great music ❤️
@ShyCandy510
💯
@DoubeEdged7
In two months Valentine's day will come. Time flies.
@2368kinniebrew
I agree 👍💯