For the recordings of "Year of the Cat" Al put a classic Spanish guitar into Peter's hands and asked him to play on it for one song of the forthcoming album. That part became the opening of the well-known "On The Border". It were those recording sessions when Peter also worked with producer Alan Parsons of The Alan Parsons Project.
In 1978 he followed Al Stewart and moved to Los Angeles, CA. Around this time Peter's younger brother Danny felt the inspiration to form his own group, which would become Matt Bianco ("Bianco" is Italian for "White"). Temporarily the Al Stewart backing band was renamed to Shot in the Dark, which consisted basically of the crew (among them bass player Robin Lamble) which played on Al Stewart's 1980 and 1981 albums. Shot in the Dark alone only released one album in 1981; they disbanded when their record label closed down.
In the following years Peter became more and more involved in the L.A. music scene and played with the likes of Johnny Rivers (the "Secret Agent Man"), Bernie Leadon (after he left the Eagles), Susanna Hoffs (after she left The Bangles), Tori Amos (before she got famous), and Janis Ian ("At Seventeen"). Through this connection with Matt Bianco, Peter would contribute his guitar playing on albums of the band as well as later on with their lead singer Basia, also joining her on tours. In the late 80s he would discover that one of his neighbors, a man named Skipper Wise, was also a musician. Peter agreed to join him and his band Windows occasionally, playing guitar and keyboards on some of their records. When Skipper decided in 1988 to record a solo album (The Clock & The Moon) Peter agreed to support him, but asked for the same favor in return when it would come to his first solo album. Only one year later, in 1989, Peter White's first solo effort, Reveillez-Vous, was recorded and published, co-produced by Skipper Wise. A second release, Excusez-Moi, was finished in a similar fashion in 1992. Peter White became a leading smooth jazz musician and joined the "Guitars & Saxes" tour together with jazz musicians such as Richard Elliot, Warren Hill and Craig Chaquico.
Crazy Love
Peter White Lyrics
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And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
[Chorus:]
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
[Chorus]
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
In Peter White's song "Crazy Love," the singer expresses his love and devotion to his significant other. He can hear her heart beating from miles away, and he feels like he belongs to her. Even though he knows he should be running towards her like a river flows, he continues to feel drawn to her. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the love and craziness he feels for her. He also highlights her fine sense of humor, which she uses to lift him up when he is feeling down. Despite whatever difficulties or hardships he may be facing, she takes them away like a thief in the night.
As the song continues, the singer explains that he needs her both in the daytime and the night. He wants to wrap his arms around her and hug her tight. He sings about how her love brightens up his day, makes him feel righteous and complete, and fills him with a sense of calm that touches his soul. Ultimately, "Crazy Love" is a beautiful testimonial to the power and impact of love on the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
I feel her presence in my heart even when she's far away
And the heavens open every time she smiles
Her smile fills my life with joy and happiness
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Being with her makes me feel complete and fulfilled
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
I am drawn to her like a natural force that cannot be stopped
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Her love for me is passionate and intense
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
She lifts my spirits and makes me laugh when I'm sad
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
She is always there to comfort me at the end of a hard day
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
She helps me to forget my problems and worries
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
She erases my pain and sorrow with her love
Yes I need her in the daytime
I crave her company and support during the day
Yes I need her in the night
I long for her comfort and love during the lonely nights
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
I desire to hug her tightly and never let go
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
I want to shower her with affection and tenderness
And when I'm returning from so far away
Even after being away, I am eager to come back home to her
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Her love and care revives my mood and brings me peace
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Her love makes me feel like a better person and completes me
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
Her love softens my heart and touches my soul deeply
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lethabo joy
Such a beautiful melody... I love it đź‘Ś
Kristin Garcia
hermosa melodĂa
Cathy Preaster
I’ve played this around my house constantly.
Carroll Jones
Smooth and sexy song
JUAN FRANCISCO GOMEZ OROZCO
estoy buscando el tema ´´ IN THE RAIN´´ DEL ALBUM ´´EXCUSEZ MOI´´ (1992 ) thanks since Quito
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chillen