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
Next Me Midnight
Renee Olstead Lyrics
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That's when things get nice.
My place, midnight,
Don't forget the ice.
Don't look for me in the light of the day,
I wait till midnight to come out and play.
Meet me, midnight,
Meet me, midnight,
Oh baby, you can be my guest.
Just make it, midnight,
Oh, you fill in the rest.
Some rise at sunrise and think it's a "wow",
That's very nice - if you're milkin a cow.
Not me, midnight,
That's when it's the best.
(Hit it)
Shan new a dee, dovaa, bop-a-do-bop-sha-dop-a-do-wee.
(Ohhh)
A ski-bop, a popo a bayadowa,
Shan bop a wee da bay do be do da dee.
Sha do ba wee,
a do yall day a bop do bop.
Oh baby,
Meet me, midnight.
That's my time of the night.
See ya, sha-do-bee midnight,
For wine and candelight.
Some like to rise at the crack of the dawn,
I tried it once and the dawn is a 'yawn'!
Meet me at midnight,
We'll start the new day right.
I dig when midnight rolls along,
And there's a bell-a that's goin' strong.
Poor Cinderella, she had it wrong
Midnight, that's the name of this song!!
The song "Meet Me Midnight" by the American Jazz singer Renee Olstead, is a classic ode to the magic and allure of the night-time. Expressing a deep desire to experience life after the sun goes down, the song speaks to the idea that the midnight hour is a time when people can let their inhibitions go, and truly be themselves. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace the mystery and excitement of the night, suggesting that all good things happen after dark. The refrain "Meet me midnight" is an invitation to join in this after-hours world, where anything is possible, and the adventure never ends.
The song paints a vivid picture of a world that only exists once the clock strikes twelve. It is a world of wine and candlelight, where the mood is just right for romance and fun. The lyrics suggest that this world is not for everyone, that some people prefer to rise at "the crack of the dawn," and that is "very nice if you're milking a cow." But for those who are drawn to the night, "Meet Me Midnight" is an irresistible invitation to come and play. Overall, the song is a celebration of the beauty and excitement of the hours when the rest of the world is asleep, and is a reminder to embrace our wild side and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me midnight, that's when things get nice.
I enjoy meeting at midnight because it's when everything is perfect and the atmosphere is just right.
My place midnight don't forget the ice.
Don't forget to bring ice to my place at midnight.
Don't look for me in the light of the day,
You won't find me during the daytime, I prefer to come out and play at midnight.
I wait till midnight to come out and play
I like to wait until midnight to start having fun.
Meet me midnight, oh that's my paradise.
Meeting at midnight is my ideal situation, it's where I feel most comfortable.
Meet me Midnight, oh baby you can be my guest.
Come meet me at midnight, you're welcome to join me.
Just make it midnight oh you fill in the rest.
All you have to do is show up at midnight, the rest will take care of itself.
Some rise at sunrise and think it's a wow.
Some people enjoy waking up early and think it's great.
That's very nice if your milking a cow.
Waking up early and enjoying it is great if you're milking a cow, but not for me.
Not me, Midnight that's when it's the best.
I prefer midnight, it's when everything is at its best for me.
Meet me at midnight, that's my time of the night, see ya, see ya at midnight.
I love meeting at midnight, it's my favorite time of the night, see you then.
Wine and candlelight.
I enjoy having wine and candlelight during our meeting at midnight.
Some like to rise at the crack of the dawn.
Some people enjoy waking up very early in the morning.
I tried it once and the dawn was a yawn.
I tried waking up early once, but it was boring and didn't like it.
Meet me at midnight, we'll start the new day right.
Let's start the new day off right by having a meeting at midnight.
I dig when midnight rolls along,
I really enjoy it when midnight comes around.
And there's a fella that's goin' strong.
There's someone who's still going strong at midnight.
Poor Cinderella, she had it wrong.
Cinderella had the wrong idea about midnight, it's actually a great time to have fun.
Midnight, that's the name of this song.
This song is called 'Midnight' because it's all about how great it is to meet at midnight.
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