Renee developed a great love for music at an early age and honed her voice by singing
along with the radio. Before long she was entering talent contests and appearing in
local musical productions. Her aspirations for stardom were documented on video and
became the subject of two E! television documentaries,
"The Making of a Child Star" and "The Journey Continues".
In 1995, Renee appeared in her first commercial, the award winning ad for Levi Jeans.
In 1998 she did a Segento Cheese commercial.
She made her first foray in TV in 1995 in "Streets Of Laredo".
In 1998, Renee appeared in the episode "Doodlebug" in "Touch By An Angel".
In 1999, she was seen in two shows, "Chicken Soup For The Soul" and "Providence".
In 1999, Renee’s first major motion picture roles were "The Insider",
starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, and "End Of Days" with
Arnold Schwarzenegger. And, in 2000, she appeared in "Space Cowboys".
In 2002, she had her first major role in the CBS comedy "Still Standing", a four year run.
But, by 2002, Renee’s second career, her singing career, began to take shape.
After she saw the movie "Pleasantville", she fell in love with Etta James’s "At Last",
which began a love affair with the music of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald,
Anita O’Day and the Great American Songbook.
Then Renee was able to perform with Eddie Reed’s Swing Band playing LA area clubs.
In September 2002, she released "By Request" to commemorate her club performances.
"At Last" being one of the tracks.
Renee gained the attention of Grammy Award winning producer David Foster
and subsequently signed a contract with the Warner Records label.
In 2003, 13 year old Renee performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival singing
"At Last" to an amazed jazz audience, who gave Renee a standing ovation.
Bill Cosby, whose jazz band backed Renee quipped that “she’s only 13
and knows only one song”.
Finally, in May 2004, all elements of Renee’s career came together.
On the "Still Standing" final episode, of the second season, she performed "Summertime",
in a dream sequence, the first track on her self-titled CD "Renee Olstead",
produced by David Foster, released that month.
The release started Renee on a whirlwind promotional tour starting with
the "Today Show" and "Jazz At Lincoln Center Spring Gala" in NYC.
Montreux Jazz Festival, as part of a European tour, David Letterman and
finally Oprah ended a busy 2004. Renee’s CD was #5 on the
Billboard Jazz Chart, for 2004, after many rave reviews.
In 2004, Renee recorded two songs for movie soundtracks.
She recorded "Merry Christmas In Love" for the Italian movie "Christmas In Love"
and "A Love That Will Last", a track on her CD, was used in "Princess Diary 2".
Also, in the summer of 2004, Renee’s next film "13 Going On 30" was released.
During and after the end of the "Still Standing" run, in the Spring of 2006,
Renee continued to perform her music around the world.
She performed in numerous charity events in the US.
Renee again toured Europe, this time with B.B. King, performed in Live 8,
in Berlin, and with Chris Botti and at the "Unite The Stars" charity event,
in South Africa.
Performance highlights include the "28th Gift Of Life Celebration" hosted
by George Lopez, with Renee performing "Midnight Man" with David Foster,
in 2007. The Java Jazz Festival, in 2008, "My Baby Just Cares For Me",
where Renee received the International Jazz Talent Award, and the "Hit Man:
David Foster And Friends" tribute to David Foster with Renee performing Through The Fire, in 2008.
In 2008, she recorded her third movie soundtrack with "Ain’t we Got Fun"
for the movie "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl".
TV came back in the picture, in 2008, as Renee was cast in the series
"The Secret Life Of The American Teenager" as Madison.
In the final episode, of the second season, again her two careers came together,
as Madison sang "Fly Me To The Moon" and
"Someone To Watch Over Me" at a wedding reception.
In 2009, Renee’s long awaited CD "Skylark", again produced by David Foster,
was released, and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Jazz Chart.
Discography:
2000: Stone Country
2000: Unleashed
2002: By Request
2004: Renee Olstead
2009: Skylark
Official Web Site: www.ReneeOlstead.com
Official Fan Site: www.ReneeOlstead.info
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Renee Olstead Lyrics
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My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
Oh, my baby don't care for cars and races
My baby don't care for high tone places
Oh, Liz Taylor's not his style
And even Lana Turner's smile
You see, I wonder what's wrong with baby
Oh oh, my baby just cares for me
Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh
He wants, he needs, he loves me
Oh, my baby
(Baby, baby don't care for shows)
And he don't even care for the money or clothes
Oh, my baby just cares for me
(He cares for me)
Sure does
(My baby don't care for)
Cars and races
My baby don't care for high tone places
Oh, Liz Taylor's not his style
Oh, and even Lana Turner's smile
Oh, there's something there that he doesn't see
(I wonder what's wrong)
I wonder what's so, so wrong with my baby
God, my baby just cares for
Just says his prayers for
Oh, my baby just cares for me
(My baby just cares for me)
You bet he cares
(My baby just cares for me)
Cares for me
(My baby just cares for me)
My baby just cares for me
The lyrics to Renee Olstead's "My Baby Just Cares for Me" speaks to the simple pleasures that her partner values. The song describes the things that her baby does not care for - shows, high tone places, cars, and the like. All these things do not matter to him as long as he has her. The song highlights how her partner's love for her has made material things insignificant. The description of her partner's indifference to popular culture, fashion, and even famous movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Lana Turner tells us that her partner is unique in his preferences.
The chorus of the song repeats the same idea that her partner only cares for her. The singer wonders what is wrong with her baby, emphasizing the fact that her baby's devotion to her is so rare. The tone of the song is light and romantic, and the singer expresses her gratitude for her partner's love in a sweet and joyous tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my baby don't care for shows
My partner doesn't prioritize going to events or performances
My baby don't care for clothes
My partner doesn't place importance on fancy outfits
My baby just cares for me
My partner only has affection and concern for me
Oh, my baby don't care for cars and races
My partner isn't interested in cars or competitive events
My baby don't care for high tone places
My partner doesn't enjoy fancy or exclusive establishments
Oh, Liz Taylor's not his style
My partner doesn't find Elizabeth Taylor's traits and habits attractive
And even Lana Turner's smile
My partner isn't charmed by Lana Turner's appearance or demeanor
Oh, there's something there that he doesn't see
My partner is disregarding something that would be appealing to most people
You see, I wonder what's wrong with baby
I'm curious as to why my partner doesn't enjoy certain things
Oh oh, my baby just cares for me
Regardless, my partner focuses most on their love for me
He wants, he needs, he loves me
The attention and affection that is given is heartfelt and genuine
And he don't even care for the money or clothes
My partner isn't primarily interested in physical possessions
Sure does
It's clear that my partner only cares about me
I wonder what's so, so wrong with my baby
I'm particularly concerned with my partner's unique tastes and preferences
God, my baby just cares for
The sole concern of my partner is
Just says his prayers for
The only thing they think about is their love for me
Oh, my baby just cares for me
And that is enough to make me content and happy
You bet he cares
Without a doubt, my partner is caring and attentive
Cares for me
And I am grateful for their love
My baby just cares for me
And that is all that matters
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson
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