Born September 30,1954, in Los Angeles, CA, Rushen's parents enrolled her in music classes at U.S.C. when she was three. In her teens, she won a solo competition at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival. The attention garnered from this earned her a contract with Prestige Records. After recording three albums and becoming an in-demand session player, Rushen signed with Elektra Records in 1978. Forging an engaging jazz/R&B/funk fusion, she regularly hit the R&B charts. Her five albums for the label were Patrice, Pizzazz, Posh, Straight From the Heart, and Now. Some of these sides can be found on Haven't You Heard:The Best of Patrice Rushen.
In 1993, Rushen signed with Disney's Hollywood Records. Her first and only release was the excellent Anything but Ordinary, which yielded the inspiring single "My Heart, Your Heart." Hollywood wasn't satisfied with the album and shelved it. Sindrome Records bought the rights to the album and reissued it with the single, and some LP tracks received airplay on R&B and smooth jazz radio stations. Rushen became a member of the jazz collective the Meeting, appearing on several releases. Her busy schedule includes session dates and being the musical director for several different tours and TV specials. 1997's Signature found Rushen returning to her jazz roots for this solid album of instrumentals.
In fall 2000, Patrice Rushen appeared as a part of Sisters Being Positively Real, an act on Brown Baby Entertainment Group.
is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer. She is also a composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. Her 1982 single, "Forget Me Nots", received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Rushen had great success on the R&B and dance charts. "Haven't You Heard" went number 7 on the R&B charts, with "Forget Me Nots" as her only top 40 pop hit in the United States.
Rushen is the elder of two daughters born to Allen and Ruth Rushen.[1] In her teens, she attended south LA's Locke High School and went on to earn a degree in music from the University of Southern California.[2] Rushen married Marc St. Louis, a concert tour manager and live show production specialist,[3] in 1986.[4] They have one son Cameron.[4][5] Her nickname is "Babyfingers," a reference to her small hands. In 2005, Rushen received an Honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Berklee College of Music.[6] She has been a member of jazz fusion band CAB.[7]
Her song "Hang it Up" was featured on the 2005 video game Fahrenheit.[8]
Haven't You Heard
Patrice Rushen Lyrics
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(Haven't you heard?)
I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
Have you heard that there's an ad
Listed in the classifieds?
Kind of brief, it only says
You know that I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
I've been
I've been
A gentle touch, a tender heart
A smile to brighten up my day
I need warmth and a lot of love
With kindness spread along the way
Well, anyone can plainly tell
That love is what I want to feel
So my heart is reaching out
To one who's sensitive and real
I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
Oh, I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
I've been looking for you
(Haven't you heard?)
The song "Haven't You Heard" by Patrice Rushen is a classic love song about looking for the perfect partner with certain qualities. The song starts with the repetition of the line "I've been looking for you" emphasizing the urgency and importance of finding this particular person. The phrase "Haven't you heard?" is repeated throughout the song, possibly suggesting that the singer believes that the person they are looking for should also be searching for them.
The next section of the song describes an ad listed in the classifieds that is brief and only asks for the perfect guy. This could symbolize how people often have an idealized version of the person they want to be with, and the singer is searching for someone who fits that description. The lyrics then go on to describe the qualities they are looking for, such as a gentle touch, tender heart, warmth, and kindness. These traits will make the singer feel loved and cared for in the way that they need.
Overall, the song is about searching for someone who fits a particular ideal, and the urgency and importance of finding that person. The singer is looking for someone who will love and care for them in the specific way that they need, and the repetition of "Haven't you heard?" suggests that they believe that person is out there, searching for them too.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for you
I have been searching for you, my perfect match.
(Haven't you heard?)
I thought my search was not a secret, didn't anyone tell you?
Have you heard that there's an ad
Are you aware that there is a personal ad posted?
Listed in the classifieds?
It's a published advertisement section.
Kind of brief, it only says
It's a short announcement with few details.
"I'm looking for the perfect guy"
The ad promises to find the ideal partner for me.
You know that I've been looking for you
Surely you are aware that my search was meant for you specifically.
(Haven't you heard?)
I feel like my search was not much of a mystery to anyone.
A gentle touch, a tender heart
I need a partner who is loving and compassionate.
A smile to brighten up my day
I want someone who can cheer me up with their presence and personality.
I need warmth and a lot of love
Affection and attention are essential for my happiness in a relationship.
With kindness spread along the way
Small acts of kindness can go a long way in maintaining a healthy and happy partnership.
Well, anyone can plainly tell
It is evident to anyone that sees me that I am seeking a loving connection.
That love is what I want to feel
I am searching for someone who can give me a meaningful sense of love.
So my heart is reaching out
I am trying to find a soulmate to share my life with.
To one who's sensitive and real
I am hoping to find someone who is compassionate and genuine.
Oh, I've been looking for you
My pursuit for a loving partner has been intense and genuine, and it led me to you.
(Haven't you heard?)
I am surprised no one informed you about my search for an ideal partner.
I've been looking for you
My heart's desire is to be with you forever.
(Haven't you heard?)
I thought it was a known fact that I was looking for someone like you all this time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Patrice Rushen, Fred Washington, Sheree Brown, Charles Mims
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Martin-ng6hh
If you're reading this, you have a damn good taste in music.
@Fillthrill
No u!
@garydavison7220
you know that.i concur
@anitamiles5125
Renaissance Queen she is!!!! My favorite jam by Dr. Patrice!!
@robertcastellanos8924
Patrice, the voice of angel. Listening to this, l time travel to an era of Happy Music raining all around me, from Patrice, Nile Rodgers, KC, Maurice White, Ashford & Simpson. Music with emotion and sincerity, something humanity needs right now in a bad way.
@louiecolon9494
Thank you.
@ddub5960
This lady needs pure respect what she has brought to music.....LEGEND
@allthingso9726
ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@mthunzimhlongo660
ONE OF THE MOST SAMPLED FEMALE ARTISTS. SHE PRODUCED EVERY SONG IN HER ALBUMS.
@johnharris4899
Kirk Franklin Looking for U from Morbid credits. How U Doin?