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 Stay
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" are a testament to the fortitude of true love. The opening lines declare the lovers' conviction that their love will last forever, and not just for a year or two. The following lines describe how the world around them is fleeting, and even the most popular things like the radio, telephone, and movies may soon become obsolete. However, the love shared by the two is "here to stay," and they are confident that they will go a long way together.
The final lines of the song bring in a metaphorical element by referring to natural landmarks that, despite their massive size and seeming indestructibility, are ultimately only made of clay and can crumble over time. The singer acknowledges this fact but is quick to reassure that their love will undoubtedly outlast the disintegration of these landmarks. In essence, the message is that, while everything around us might change, love is a constant, and it is what ultimately endures.
Overall, "Love Is Here To Stay" celebrates the resilience of love in the face of change and challenges. It paints a picture of love that is not only enduring but also transcendent, capable of weathering all the storms of life and persisting through the ages.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is not just a temporary feeling, it's evident that it will last forever
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love isn't just a yearly occurrence; it will last for eternity
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
Many things in our lives are fleeting and temporary, such as technology and entertainment media
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
However, these things are not always reliable and can disappear over time
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Despite the fleeting nature of many things in life, our love is permanent
Together we're going a long, long way
Our love will continue to flourish and remain strong throughout our journey together in life
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the most solid and unchanging things in the world, such as mountains and rock formations, can eventually deteriorate
They're only made of clay
These seemingly indestructible landmarks are actually made of the same elements as everything else on earth and are not invincible
But our love is here to stay
Our love is indestructible and will remain unchanged no matter what happens in the world around us
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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