Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle.
Peabo's greatest solo hits include 1978's "Feel The Fire" and "I'm So Into You" and the 1984 hit "If Ever You're In My Arms Again". In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live to sing a lyrical version of its theme song. Bryson's vocals were added to the regular theme song in 1987 and his voice was heard daily until 1992.
Among his duets:
* "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton
* "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion
* "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson
* "The Gift", with Roberta Flack
* "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle
* "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack
* "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford
* "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester
* "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder
* "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G
Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.
In 2002, Bryson's "Beauty and the Beast" music video was included on the platinum and Blu-ray edition of Beauty and the Beast. His "A Whole New World" music video was included on the platinum edition DVD release of Aladdin. Bryson's CD, Missing You, was released on October 2, 2007 on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group.
Did You Ever Know
Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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After everything that we've been through
You know there should be something left to say or do
Baby, life is moving on and we′re running out of time
Trying to find that perfect love that we've been dreaming of
It's been a lot of pain and I′ve been hurt too
Between the joy and happiness, we made it through
One more thing that you should know
Before you walk out that door, baby
Did you ever know you were the only one that I ever loved?
The only one
And when I′m sitting there alone in my lonely room
You're the only one I′m thinking of and dreaming of
You were the only one
There's been a lot of rumors from your so called friends
Tell me when does rumors start and truth begins
Baby, all I really know is what I feel in my heart
I′m just trying to find a way to make this love stay
If you're walking out, if the flame is burning dim
And if the most that I can be is just a friend
Baby, take a little time before we′re too far apart
There's something that I need to say
It can't wait one more day, baby
The song "Did You Ever Know" by Peabo Bryson is a melancholic love ballad that expresses heartbreak and the need for clarity in a relationship. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is trying to save a relationship that is slowly deteriorating. There are rumors being spread about the couple, and the singer's partner is considering leaving the relationship. However, the singer wants them to reconsider and think about the love they once shared. The chorus of the song expresses a feeling of regret, asking the partner if they ever knew that they were the only one the singer ever loved. The singer admits that they need to say something before it's too late and it can't wait one more day.
The song's theme of heartbreak and longing can be relatable to many people who have been in a similar situation. The lyrics show the singer's vulnerability and the pain they are experiencing, as well as a willingness to fight for their relationship. The song's slow tempo and soulful melody add to its emotional depth and sincerity.
Peabo Bryson released "Did You Ever Know" in 1984, and it became one of his most popular songs. It was included in his album "Straight from the Heart," which also featured his other hit songs such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Straight from the Heart."
Line by Line Meaning
You're the only one (whoa whoa oh, yeah)
I want you to know that you are the only one I truly care about and love.
After everything that we've been through
You know there should be something left to say or do
Given everything we've gone through together, there must be some way we can work things out and keep this love alive.
Baby, life is moving on and we're running out of time
Trying to find that perfect love that we've been dreaming of
We're growing older and time is running out. We've been searching for the perfect love, but maybe we should focus on what we have right in front of us.
It's been a lot of pain and I've been hurt too
Between the joy and happiness, we made it through
We've experienced both pain and joy together, but we've managed to overcome it all so far.
Baby, let me try to put one more little thing on your mind
One more thing that you should know
Before you walk out that door, baby
Before you leave, there's one last thing you need to know.
Did you ever know you were the only one that I ever loved?
The only one
And when I'm sitting there alone in my lonely room
You're the only one I'm thinking of and dreaming of
You were the only one
I need you to understand that you were and still are the only one I've ever loved. When I'm alone, you're the only one on my mind.
There's been a lot of rumors from your so called friends
Tell me when does rumors start and truth begins
Baby, all I really know is what I feel in my heart
I'm just trying to find a way to make this love stay
Your friends have been spreading rumors, but I don't know what to believe anymore. All I know is that my heart tells me that I want to do whatever it takes to keep this love alive.
If you're walking out, if the flame is burning dim
And if the most that I can be is just a friend
Baby, take a little time before we're too far apart
There's something that I need to say
It can't wait one more day, baby
If you're leaving and our love is fading, at least give me the chance to tell you how I feel before it's too late.
Writer(s): Peabo Bryson
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