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]
The Dream
Patrice Rushen Lyrics
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Seeing a love just like I′ve never seen
In my life, love's dream
Twinkling just like a star-spangled night
Dropped its love potion and passed out of sight
Fill my heart, my dream
Give me a reason why not to believe
Who knows the web of love
That a dream can weave in our lives?
Maybe one day you′ll see
The love I found in my sweet dream
Maybe then you'll believe
Follow me through the dream
Mystical magic swept by like a breeze
Stirring up moon dust and sprinkled on me
So much joy, sweet dream
Pretty flowers under the sky
Know all the secrets that pass you and I
But can't hide a dream
Give me a reason why not to believe
In rainbowed lovers both seeking to please
Who knows the web of love
That a dream can weave in our lives?
Maybe one day you′ll see
The love I found in my sweet dream
Maybe then you′ll believe
Dreaming is real, as real as can be
Looking inside of a silent dream
Exploring the depths of a tranquil dream
Seeing a love just like I′ve never seen
Coming across love that seems unfamiliar, yet so pure
In my life, love's dream
The epitome of love and its journey encapsulated in my dream
Twinkling just like a star-spangled night
Glimmering like a starry night sky
Dropped its love potion and passed out of sight
Having a love potion that disappears in a fleeting moment
Fill my heart, my dream
Filling my heart with the wonders of the dream
Give me a reason why not to believe
Presenting an argument against the belief in the dream
In rainbowed lovers both seeking to please
Rainbow-colored lovers who strive to please each other
Who knows the web of love
No one can really understand the complexities of love
That a dream can weave in our lives?
How a dream can shape our reality with its intertwined emotions
Maybe one day you′ll see
Perhaps one day you'll witness
The love I found in my sweet dream
The adoration found within my wonderful dream
Maybe then you'll believe
At that time, you may acknowledge
Follow me through the dream
Accompany me on this journey through the dream
Mystical magic swept by like a breeze
Enchanting sorcery that passes by like a gentle gust
Stirring up moon dust and sprinkled on me
Stimulating moon-dust and scattering it on me
So much joy, sweet dream
The dream fills me with ample delight
Pretty flowers under the sky
Lovely flowers under the heavens
Know all the secrets that pass you and I
Understand all the secrets that we both share
But can't hide a dream
But cannot conceal the dream
Dreaming is real, as real as can be
Dreaming is a tangible, genuine experience
Writer(s): Brown, Washington, Rushen
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FedeRhodes
just wow her voice is like an angel
Cupcakes 701
FedeRhodes Yes, indeed.
❤😃❤😃💯💯💯
2/13/19
CHI Nation
This is a real classic they don't make real music like this any more
rashid nix
Wow! I'm a grown ass man- 46 yrs young- and this sounds so sweet it brought tears to my eyes. Damn! What happened to music?
Brother Mel
Simple answer to your question of what happened to music...she lost her way...and she's still trying to find her way back...sometimes she comes back this way...but only for a moment or so...then she gets distracted...
ahulin49
I don't agree with the comments... this music is still out...you have to dig for it...this track didn't get a lot of when it came...but once it was discovered it was instant love...
smoothjazzaxe
yeah; this was mostly a quiet storm - slow jam special
Kimmica20
Beautiful song. Patrice Rushen has never disappointed me with her great music.
ARMYCABLEGUY COLEMAN
Thank you Patrice for these beautiful classy songs.
smoothjazzaxe
This is a rare groove by Ms. Patrice which actually did get some airplay on Fusion jazz/smooth jazz/late night jazz 80s radio outlets.