Amorosi was born in Melbourne, Australia. Amorosi was discovered performing at Matrioshka, a Russian restaurant in Carnegie, by Jack Strom and signed a recording contract in 1997. After being signed to MarJac Productions (co-owned by managers Mark Holden and Jack Strom) and recording a promo CD titled "Get Here", she secured a deal with Transistor Music Australia. Amorosi also spent a short period training with the army.
Amorosi is known for her versatile vocal ability. She is able to vocally cover many genres of music including, pop, rock, blues, jazz, and gospel. Amorosi is also known for her vocal range. Amorosi's vocal range reaches Soprano C#6 in what is perceived to be full chest voice. Amorosi's ability to connect chest voice and head voice is one of her trademark talents. Amorosi's effortless approach to singing in her upper registry is what helped her become well known in both Australia and Germany. She has also been noted for her ability to sing in the whistle registry as well, hitting notes above E6. Amorosi's most powerful vocals can be heard in her song from her 2008 album, Somewhere in the Real World entitled "Start It". In the song "Start It", she can be heard belting two A5's and two B5's in mixed/chest voice and an E6 in the whistle registry. Also in the song "I Am Woman", performed at the ARIA Hall of Fame tribute for Helen Reddy in 2006, Amorosi can be heard belting a sustained C6.
In 1999, Amorosi released her debut single "Have a Look" which became a Top 20 hit. Second single "Absolutely Everybody", an anthemic dance song, reached the Top 10 and became the longest charting Australian single by an Australian female artist. It remained in the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart for over six months after its release. "Absolutely Everybody" was released internationally and reached the Top 10 in many European countries including the United Kingdom and Germany where it received a gold certification. Amorosi performed at many large events such as the NRL Grand Final, the opening of the Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island and the new millennium on "New Year's Eve" at Darling Harbour.
In 2000 two more singles "Shine" and "The Power" became major Australian hits, and her album The Power reached number one on the Australian album charts. Amorosi received six ARIA nominations in the year 2000 awards and The Power was nominated for "Best Female Artist" and "Best Pop Release" in the ARIA Music Awards of 2001. Her largest audience came in September 2000 with performances at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics and at the Paralympic Games. At the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics she sang the Olympic song titled "Heroes Live Forever". Amorosi won the APRA Award in 2001 for "Most Played Song" on Australian Radio with "Shine" and received international acclaim in Germany where she won "Best International Newcomer" at the 2001 VIVA Comet Awards. Later that year she also made a special appearance at the Goodwill Games Opening and Closing ceremonies in Brisbane. In 2001 she performed at the AFL Grand Final.
In August 2002 Amorosi traveled to Manchester where she was one of the stars of the Commonwealth Games Hand-Over Ceremony, performing her hit "Shine" and a new song written especially for the event, "I’ll always be a Melbourne girl".
In February 2003, Amorosi performed her "Blues" set for the first time at the Melbourne International Music And Blues Festival and traveled to Germany to perform her latest European single "True To Yourself" on "Top of the Pops" and the hugely successful long-running show "Wetten, dass..?" which screens throughout Europe.
For her service to music she was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the Government of Australia in April 2003.
Over the next few years, Amorosi maintained a low-profile presence in the music industry, recording and performing in Australia and throughout the world. In a radio interview in 2008 she admitted being hired to perform at a number of Melbourne gangland functions, including one for the baptism of the daughter of convicted murderer Carl Williams, during that period.
On 25 January 2006, it was revealed that Amorosi was now under the management of Ralph Carr, having completed her seven year management with MarJac Productions. She is quoted on the website as saying, "I have been with my previous management for seven years and thought both parties had gone as far as we could together... Moving over to Ralph Carr Management seemed like a natural progression, given the acts he has successfully managed. I am excited and enthused."
On November 22, 2006 it was announced that Amorosi had signed to Universal Music Australia.
Amorosi’s charity work predates her fame, and her involvement with Kids Help Line and the Variety Club led to a number of honours, including a 2003 nomination for Australian of the Year. She still has the farm where endangered animals can find refuge, although she doesn’t get to visit much; her friends run it for her.
She supported Kiss on their 2008 tour of Australia.
Vanessa's latest album Somewhere in the Real World, released through Universal Music Australia, was released on May 24th 2008 after being delayed since a late 2007 release. The album tracks "Perfect" and "Start It" have both been used in promotions for the Seven Network. Released digitally and in stores on May 24, 2008, Somewhere in the Real World was already sitting at Number 3 on the national iTunes chart within hours of its release and climbing to number 2 within the first 24 hours and finally hitting the number 1 spot on the charts after just 4 days of release.
The single "Kiss Your Mama!" was serviced to radio on 3rd August and released 8th September 2007. On a special edition of Australian Idol she sang her hit song "Kiss Your Mama!".
Amorosi released her second single "Perfect" digitally on 5 April and physically on 26 April 2008. The single made it to number 1 on the digital iTunes charts on the 7th of June 2008, and Perfect was the #1 most played played song on Australian Radio in 2008.
The single "The Simple Things (Something Emotional)" was released as the third single on 20 September 2008.
On 20 April 2009 it was released that Amorosi will appear in a duet with American rock band Hoobastank, Amorosi also appears in the video which was shot in Los Angeles at Lacy Street Studio with director Paul Brown (Alicia Keys, Jack White). The video and single was serviced to Australian media on May 4. The single was released in Australia on June 19, 2009.
Amorosi is currently in LA writing and recording her new album.
Summer Nights
Vanessa Amorosi Lyrics
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the love you had for everyone
the weekends when you played outside
nothing was to hard to try
now that I've grown up
I love the smell of summer nights
it reminds me of when I was nine
when lolly cigarettes were cool
not so much has really changed
I still feel like a kid most days
too hot to sleep well it's alright
I love the thought of summer nights
Asking can my friend stay over
crying on my mumma's shoulder
waiting for the ice cream truck
telling my sister to hurry up
now that I've grown up
I love the smell of summer nights
it reminds me of when I was nine
having a crush on a kid at school
when lolly cigarettes were cool
not so much has really changed
I still feel like a kid most days
too hot to sleep well it's alright
I love the thought of summer nights
I love the summer when the sun rises
don't care how old I become
I still get so excited
I love the smell of summer nights
it reminds me of when I was nine
having a crush on a kid at school
when lolly cigarettes were cool
not so much has really changed
I still feel like a kid most days
too hot to sleep well it's alright
I love the thought of summer nights
I love the smell of summer nights
it reminds me of when I was nine
having a crush on a kid at school
when lolly cigarettes were cool
not so much has really changed
I still feel like a kid most days
too hot to sleep well it's alright
I love the thought of summer nights
The lyrics of the song “Summer Nights” by Vanessa Amorosi tell a nostalgic story of love, innocence, and the joys of childhood. The verses reflect on the golden memories of youth when everything was simple, easy, and fun. Amorosi reminisces about having no worries, playing outside with friends, and the excitement of waiting for the ice cream truck. She recounts the feeling of having a crush on a boy at school and the allure of lolly cigarettes. The chorus describes the scent and warmth of summer nights, which take her back to when she was nine years old.
Amorosi speaks of her yearning to hold on to her childhood memories and the feeling of being young. The song implies that growing up can often feel like a letdown, but the memories of simpler times can always bring a sense of comfort and contentment. The lyrics emphasize the importance of cherishing the blissful moments of life and the special memories that come with them.
In summary, “Summer Nights” is a melodic and heartfelt ode to the beauty of youth and reminiscence. Amorosi successfully conveys the message that getting older doesn’t have to mean forgetting the cherished memories of our youth. Instead, it is a call to hold on to them and let them bring us comfort and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you remember when you were young
Remember the time when you were young and innocent.
the love you had for everyone
You had a love for everyone and everything around you.
the weekends when you played outside
Reminiscing the weekends spent playing outside in the sun.
nothing was too hard to try
You were willing to try anything and everything as nothing was too hard for you.
now that I've grown up
As an adult now, the memories of childhood still remain cherished.
I love the smell of summer nights
The nostalgia of summer nights is a source of comfort and joy.
it reminds me of when I was nine
The smell brings back memories of being a carefree nine year old.
having a crush on a kid at school
Revisiting the good old days of having a crush on someone from school.
when lolly cigarettes were cool
Remembering a time when lolly cigarettes were popular and trendy.
not so much has really changed
While you have come a long way, some things still remain the same.
I still feel like a kid most days
Despite growing up, at times you still feel like a kid.
too hot to sleep well it's alright
Even though the nights are hot it is still alright because of the summer memories.
I love the thought of summer nights
You adore the thought of summer nights, as it brings back fond memories of childhood.
Asking can my friend stay over
Asking permission to have a friend stay over for the night.
crying on my mumma's shoulder
Recalling the memory of crying on your mother's shoulder.
waiting for the ice cream truck
Excitedly waiting for the ice cream truck to arrive.
telling my sister to hurry up
Urging your sister to hurry up so you don't miss the ice cream truck.
I love the summer when the sun rises
The beginning of summer is the best, as this is when the sun rises earlier each day.
don't care how old I become
Age doesn't matter, as the joy of summer remains constant.
I still get so excited
Even though time has passed, the excitement of summer still remains.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NIKLAS JAN OLOVSON, ROBIN MORTENSEN LYNCH, VANESSA JOY AMOROSI
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