Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age of seven, after a bout of tuberculosis, he concentrated on the piano. Some of the artists who influenced Peterson during the early years were Teddy Wilson, Nat "King" Cole, James P. Johnson, and the legendary Art Tatum, to whom many have tried to compare Peterson in later years. In fact, one of his first exposures to the musical talents of Art Tatum came early in his teen years when his father played an Art Tatum record to him and Peterson was so intimidated by what he heard that he didn't touch the piano for over a week.
He soon developed a reputation as a technically brilliant and melodically inventive jazz pianist, and became a regular on Canadian radio. His United States introduction was at Carnegie Hall, New York City in 1949 by Norman Granz; owing to union restrictions his appearance could not be billed.
Some of his musical associates have included Lester Young, Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Herb Ellis, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz. An important step in his career was joining impresario Norman Granz's labels (especially Verve records) and Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic package, with which he was able to play with the major jazz artists of the time. Granz was also his manager for most of Peterson's career. Some cognoscenti assert that Peterson's best recordings were made for the MPS label in the late 'sixties and early 'seventies. For some years subsequently he recorded for Granz's Pablo Records after the label was founded in 1973 and in more recent years for the Telarc label.
In 1993, Peterson suffered a serious stroke that weakened his left side and sidelined him for two years. However he overcame this setback and went back to touring, recording, and composing on a limited basis. In 1997 he received a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement and an International Jazz Hall of Fame Award. He died on December 24th, 2007 of kidney failure.
Day by Day
Oscar Peterson Lyrics
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And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
So come what may I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
The lyrics of Oscar Peterson's song Day by Day speak of an enduring love that only grows stronger with each passing day. The singer expresses their unending devotion to their loved one, stating that their love is deeper than any ocean. The singer acknowledges that their dreams are coming true every day because of their loved one, professing that they are in love to stay as they go through the years day by day.
The lyrics of this song speak to the timeless nature of love, as the singer looks towards the future with hope and optimism. The idea of falling more in love with someone every day is a powerful sentiment that captures the essence of true love. The use of metaphors like the ocean further emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings, while also highlighting the vastness of their love.
In conclusion, Oscar Peterson's Day by Day is a beautiful expression of everlasting love that only gets stronger with time. It speaks to the enduring power of love and the preciousness of a lifelong partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
Every day that passes, my feelings for you become stronger.
And day by day my love seems to grow
My love for you blossoms more and more each day.
There isn't any end to my devotion
I am devoted to you endlessly with no limits.
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
My love for you is incomparable, deeper than any ocean.
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
Every day that passes, you make all my dreams become a reality.
So come what may I want you to know
Regardless of what the future may hold, I want you to know...
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
That I am yours and yours alone, and my love for you will never fade.
As we go through the years day by day
As time goes by, day after day, our love will only continue to grow.
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