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.
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Peter White Lyrics
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The snow is falling and I'm feeling fine
I've got my stocking and the mistletoe
And Santa baby's on the radio
I've got my wreath, I've got my tree
Got Jimmy Stewart smiling at me
I've got my home baked apple pie
And I, I can't wait for Christmas
No I, I can't wait for Christmas
The mood is right and the lights are low
I make my angels in the snow
I've got the star at the top of the tree
It's shining brightly down on me
The gifts are wrapped, the bows are tied
The Christmas lights, they shine outside
I know the time is drawing near
It's my favorite time of the year
And I, I can't wait for Christmas
No I, I can't wait for Christmas
And I, I can't wait for Christmas
No I, I can't wait for Christmas
And I, I can't wait, no I, I can't wait
I, I can't wait for Christmas, for Christmas
I can't wait for Christmas, for Christmas
The lyrics to "I Can't Wait For Christmas" by Peter White, Rick Braun, and Mindi Abair express the excitement and anticipation felt during the holiday season. The singer is enjoying the cozy ambiance of being by the fire with a glass of wine while the snow is falling and "Santa baby" is playing on the radio. They have decorated their home with a wreath, a tree, and a star shining brightly down upon them. Their "favorite time of year" is drawing near, and the singer is eagerly waiting for the arrival of Christmas.
The lyrics evoke a sense of joy and warmth, as the singer takes pleasure in the small pleasures of the holiday season- from home-baked apple pies to the stars on the top of the tree. The use of imagery, such as making angels in the snow, adds to the sentimental nature of the song. The repetition of the line "I can't wait for Christmas" emphasizes the excitement the singer feels towards the holiday.
Overall, the song captures the magical and nostalgic feel of Christmas and highlights the anticipation and joy that the holiday brings.
Line by Line Meaning
By the fire with a glass of wine
I am sitting beside the fire, enjoying my glass of wine.
The snow is falling and I'm feeling fine
The snow outside is falling, and I am enjoying the cozy feeling inside.
I've got my stocking and the mistletoe
I have my stocking and mistletoe decorations up.
And Santa baby's on the radio
I am listening to Christmas songs on the radio, including 'Santa Baby.'
I've got my wreath, I've got my tree
I have put up my wreath and Christmas tree.
Got Jimmy Stewart smiling at me
I am watching a movie featuring Jimmy Stewart.
I've got my home baked apple pie
I have baked an apple pie at home.
Feels good to be in tonight
I feel happy to be at home tonight.
The mood is right and the lights are low
The atmosphere feels perfect with dimmed lights.
I make my angels in the snow
I create snow angels outside.
I've got the star at the top of the tree
The Christmas tree has a star at the top.
It's shining brightly down on me
The star on the tree is shining bright, and I love it.
The gifts are wrapped, the bows are tied
I have wrapped the gifts and tied bows on them.
The Christmas lights, they shine outside
The Christmas lights outside the house look beautiful.
I know the time is drawing near
I am aware that Christmas is approaching.
It's my favorite time of the year
Christmas is my favorite time of the year.
And I, I can't wait for Christmas
I am eagerly looking forward to Christmas.
No I, I can't wait for Christmas
I can't wait for the arrival of Christmas day.
And I, I can't wait, no I, I can't wait
I am so excited that I can't wait any longer.
I, I can't wait for Christmas, for Christmas
I am really looking forward to Christmas celebrations.
I can't wait for Christmas, for Christmas
I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of Christmas.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW W HAGER, MINDI ABAIR
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Ralph Richards
This is such a great melody from the Spinners and played so beautifully by Perer. Awasome. Listing to this just is a mood booster at all time. God bless Pete's talent🙏🏻
JULIE JENKINS
The groove is SOOOOOO good! Never ever tire of this song...ever! Love Peter White you are one of the best smooth jazz artists to offer a picky sophisticated listener like me. Thank you!
Patrick Clayton
Can't get enough of this tune - Peter White makes that guitar talk.
Joyce Regina
I can listen to Peter White all day!
Vince Lew
You could listen to Peter "all day " and not get tired... Love it !!!
Jay Wad
Yes I can
Raymond Williamson
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Patrick Clayton
Pete White has to be the smoothest musician around - the man is beyond genius .
freda jordan
Wow, this music is making me wanna dance....Simply fantastic.
Vince Lew
No “words” can describe how Great Sir Peter White as a musician he is.