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]
Where There Is Love
Patrice Rushen Lyrics
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Searching for, the love you gave me
Looking deep inside, for the treasures that I found
The gold reminds of time, all the secrets of our hearts
It's always what you find, that makes it hard for you to part
Where there is love
You'll always find somebody
Somebody will find love
Where there is love
You'll never have to worry
Where there is you, there always be room in my heart
I'm holding in my hand
All the gifts of love you gave me
But the wind will fall away like a tiny grain of sand
The rising of sun begins the day of our learning
Love will never end our hearts forever yearning
Where there is love
You'll always find somebody
And where there is you
Somebody will find love
Where there is love
You'll never have to worry
'Cause where there is you, you'll find love in a hurry
Where there is love
You'll always find somebody
And where there is you
Somebody will find love
Where there is love
You'll never have to worry
'Cause where there is you, you'll find love in a hurry
The lyrics of Patrice Rushen's Where There Is Love speak about the search for love, both within oneself and with others. The first verse describes the search for the love that was once given by someone, but now needs to be found within oneself. The metaphor of a desert isle implies a sense of isolation, suggesting that the search for love can be a solitary journey. The second verse discusses the fleeting nature of love and how it can quickly disappear like the wind carrying away a grain of sand. However, the rising sun symbolizes new beginnings and the possibility of learning to love again. Ultimately, the chorus emphasizes that love is always present if you look for it, and that wherever you find yourself, there will always be room in someone's heart.
The song can be interpreted as an optimistic view on love, emphasizing that it is always present if you look for it. It speaks about the importance of finding love within oneself and the impact that love can have on others. The line "where there is you, somebody will find love" suggests that one's presence can bring love to others. The overall message of the song is that love is a powerful force that can connect people and bring happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on some desert isle
I feel isolated and abandoned like being stranded on a deserted island.
Searching for, the love you gave me
I am trying to find the same kind of love that you once gave me.
Looking deep inside, for the treasures that I found
I am reflecting on the valuable memories that I shared with you.
The gold reminds of time, all the secrets of our hearts
The precious moments we spent together evoke memories of the intimate secrets that we shared.
It's always what you find, that makes it hard for you to part
When you discover something meaningful, it becomes difficult to let it go.
Where there is love
Love is everywhere
You'll always find somebody
You will always find someone to share love with.
And where there is you
When you are present
Somebody will find love
Other people will be drawn to you and will find love in your presence.
You'll never have to worry
When you have love, you don't have to worry about anything.
Where there is you, there always be room in my heart
When you are with me, my heart will have space for you.
I'm holding in my hand
I am holding
All the gifts of love you gave me
The precious, thoughtful things that you gave me as tokens of your love.
But the wind will fall away like a tiny grain of sand
However, over time, these gifts will fade like sand blown by the wind.
The rising of sun begins the day of our learning
New day brings new opportunities to learn and grow with each other.
Love will never end our hearts forever yearning
Our hearts will always crave love and affection.
'Cause where there is you, you'll find love in a hurry
When you are around, love comes quickly and easily.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY JR GORDY, BOB WEST, FREDDY WEXLER, HAL DAVIS, WILLIE HUTCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reginald Howard
The greatest female musician/composer of all time. I love Patrice so much, how did she think of those chords? 🤔🤔🤔
La’Toya Sha’Nelle
@Russell Wright Facts 💪🏽
Russell Wright
Yes man, the same question I ask, how did she think of those chords?? I chalk it up to the genius of musicians. I’m looking for the instrumental , I could listen to it for hours…
GhettoPharmacist
The songs and samples used on The Infamous are perfect. It keeps songs like this relevant while paying props and educating people like myself on music and people I may never have known about.
Russell Wright
Exactly!!
Cathi Young
Simply smooth & sensual. I'm playing in 2020 and will always listen to her beautiful voice. 🎵🎼🎶❤️
Daniel Stafford
Music 🎶 🎵 ❤❤❤❤❤
1337
@crosbonit lmao
crosbonit
@Cathi Young Oh. Sorry.
Cathi Young
@crosbonit I'm not a "young buck," excuse you.