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.
Love Is Here To Say
Oscar Peterson Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The lyrics of Oscar Peterson's song "Love Is Here to Stay" convey a deep sense of enduring love and commitment. The opening lines, "It's very clear, our love is here to stay, Not for a year but ever and a day," express the certainty and permanence of their love. It emphasizes that their love is not fleeting or temporary but rather eternal and lasting.
The following lines, "The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know, May just be passing fancies and in time may go," juxtapose the transient nature of technology and popular culture with the enduring nature of their love. While the world around them may change and evolve, their love remains steadfast and unchanging.
The repeated verse, "But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay, Together we're going a long, long way," highlights the strength of their bond and their shared journey. It suggests that they are committed to overcoming any obstacles they may face, symbolized by the references to the Rockies and Gibraltar crumbling. Despite these challenges, their love remains resilient and unshakeable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is Here to Stay" celebrate the power of love to transcend time and remain constant amidst a changing world. It reflects the deep connection and commitment between two individuals and their unwavering belief in the endurance of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
It is evident and undeniable that our love will endure
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is not temporary but everlasting
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
The forms of entertainment we enjoy
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
These forms of entertainment may fade away over time
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
However, my beloved, our love will remain constant
Together we're going a long, long way
We are embarking on a journey together that spans a great distance
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even monumental structures like the Rocky Mountains and Gibraltar will eventually deteriorate
They're only made of clay
These structures are ultimately impermanent and fragile
But our love is here to stay
Yet, our love will endure despite the transience of physical things
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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