Vanessa's sixth studio album, Love Is An Art, releases on March 27th, 2020 through Dine Alone Records.
Vanessa's fifth studio album, Liberman, was released on October 23 2015, through Dine Alone Records. It marks her first release since signing with Dine Alone Records. The title of the album comes from an oil painting made by Carlton's late maternal grandfather, whose given surname was "Liberman".
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Vanessa Carlton first began playing the piano as a toddler, continuing on an artistic road with her attendance at the School of American Ballet in New York, a path she would eventually abandon in favor of songwriting. She re-embraced the piano and began performing in bars and clubs across Manhattan. While studying at Columbia University, Carlton was signed to Interscope Records, but made her formal debut on A&M under veteran producer Ron Fair.
Her debut album in April 2002, Be Not Nobody, resonated with audiences of all ages world-wide, especially the hit piano single “A Thousand Miles,” which reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart, #1 in Australia, and Top 10 in the UK. Carlton went on to earn 2003 Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (“A Thousand Miles”). The album witnessed global success, reaching Gold status in over 10 countries, and Platinum status in Asian territories, such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Her second album Harmonium (2004), which yielded the single “White Houses,” continued to inspire an increasingly loyal global fan base and garnered some the best reviews of her career.
Her record release in 2007, Heroes & Thieves “might be my first thematic record,” Carlton says, adding that the songs reveal themselves like chapters in a book, one that fans can crack open (Vanessa has often explained during her live shows that the second single from "Heroes & Thieves" entitled "Hands On Me" is the second chapter to the album). Paying homage to the area of Manhattan where most of its songs were written, the first single off of the 2007 record, appropriately dubbed “Nolita Fairytale,” is a syncopated, upbeat piece that paints a dramatic musical landscape. “ That song is really about finding joy in unexpected environments. How sometimes losing things makes you realize what you have, which is like a quasi fairytale,” says Carlton. Heroes & Thieves was recorded in the San Francisco studio of Third Eye Blind founder Stephan Jenkins and the Los Angeles studio of producer/songwriter Linda Perry.
Vanessa's fourth studio album, "Rabbits On The Run" was released on July 26th, 2011. Material for this album was produced by Steve Osborne (U2, B-52’s, KT Tunstall), and was recorded in the UK at Peter Gabriel's well-renowned Real World Studios.
Speaking with Songfacts about the lead single Carousel in a 2011 interview, Carlton explained that she wrote the song in a dream where the "da na na na na" tune was floating around.
Other facts:
Vanessa's uncle is jazz musician Larry Carlton.
In 2003, Vanessa portrayed Dusty Springfield on the television show "American Dreams" on Heartache (episode #1.14) and performed a cover of the song "Wishin' And Hopin'".
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Ari Ingber, (other than being credited as a group vocalist on "More Than This) is the lead vocalist/guitarist for the band The Upwelling. Ari also co-wrote the song "About to Break" from Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major".
One of Vanessa's touring bassists, Jon Evans, (other than being credited as bassist on Heroes & Thieves and bass guitarist on Third Eye Blind's "Ursa Major") is part of the band Redfish, Bluefish and has also performed with Tori Amos.
One of Vanessa's touring guitarists, Mark Beauchemin, (other than performing with Vanessa on the song "More Than This (Campfire Take)" for the album "Songs For Tibet - The Art of Peace") used to be part of the band SR-71 and currently has his own band.
Besides having Stevie Nicks do backing vocals on her song "The One" and Stephan Jenkins (of Third Eye Blind) do backing vocals on select songs on Heroes & Thieves, Vanessa has made several contributions to works of other artists and bands including: Vocals on the song Big Yellow Taxi with Counting Crows; backing vocals on the song Moving On by Kimya Dawson; piano on the song Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime by Zucchero; vocals on the song M A K E L O V E T O M E with 7 Aurelius; co-writing 3 songs with The Matrix; Providing vocals on the various artist compilation song "Put A Little Love", created for a Gap clothing company campaign which also featured Al Green, Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Rowland, Stephan Jenkins, Ginuwine, Musiq, Heather Headley and Gavin DeGraw; Providing vocals and piano on the various artist compilation song "Love Revolution", a cover of Lenny Kravitz's song, created for a Kohl's clothing company campaign which also featured Avril Lavigne, Lenny Kravitz, Plain White T's and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus; Performing live with artists/bands including a cover of Elton John's song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John's band, duets with Shlomo, Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra, Stevie Nicks, Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows and backing vocals on select songs with Counting Crows.
Vanessa is credited with providing piano on the track "Company" and backing vocals on "Faster" from Third Eye Blind's album "Out of the Vein".
Vanessa is also credited as being a performer on The Upwelling's debut album "An American Stranger" which Stephan Jenkins also produced.
Do You Hear What I Hear
Vanessa Carlton Lyrics
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"Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite"
"Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the the sea
With a voice as big as the the sea"
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
"Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know?
A child, a child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold"
Said the king to the people everywhere
"Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Listen to what I say!
The child, the child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light"
In Vanessa Carlton's rendition of "Do You Hear What I Hear," the lyrics tell a story of communication between the elements of nature, a child, and a king, eventually leading to a message of hope and peace. The song begins with the night wind asking the little lamb if it sees what it sees, referring to a star dancing in the night sky with a tail as big as a kite. This imagery creates a sense of wonder and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The little lamb then asks the shepherd boy if he hears what it hears, referring to a song ringing through the sky with a voice as big as the sea. This highlights the power and magnitude of the message being conveyed.
The shepherd boy then approaches the mighty king and asks if he knows what he knows, referring to a child shivering in the cold. This introduces a sense of urgency and empathy as they discuss bringing silver and gold to help the child. Finally, the king addresses the people and urges them to listen to his words, praying for peace everywhere. He emphasizes that the child sleeping in the night will bring goodness and light.
Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear" convey a message of hope, unity, and the transformative power of a child. The various characters in the song represent different aspects of society, from the natural world to the leaders, all coming together to recognize the importance of the child and the impact it will have on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The night wind spoke to the innocent and naive little lamb
Do you see what I see?
Can you perceive the same thing that I perceive?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
High above in the vast expanse of the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
Can you perceive the same thing that I perceive?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
A celestial body, shining and moving gracefully during the dark hours
With a tail as big as a kite
Its luminous trail extending afar, resembling the size of a kite's tail
With a tail as big as a kite
Its luminous trail extending afar, resembling the size of a kite's tail
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
The little lamb spoke to the humble shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Are you able to perceive the same sounds that I perceive?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Resonating throughout the vast sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Are you able to perceive the same sounds that I perceive?
A song, a song high above the trees
A melodious composition originating from above the trees
With a voice as big as the the sea
Possessing a voice as grand and powerful as the vast sea
With a voice as big as the the sea
Possessing a voice as grand and powerful as the vast sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
The shepherd boy spoke to the influential and powerful king
Do you know what I know?
Are you aware of the same knowledge as I am?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Inside your opulent palace, protected from the cold, mighty king
Do you know what I know?
Are you aware of the same knowledge as I am?
A child, a child shivers in the cold
An innocent and defenseless child trembles in the frigid temperatures
Let us bring him silver and gold
We should bring valuable gifts such as silver and gold to alleviate his suffering
Let us bring him silver and gold
We should bring valuable gifts such as silver and gold to alleviate his suffering
Said the king to the people everywhere
The king communicated to the individuals across all regions
Listen to what I say!
Pay attention to my words!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Invoke your prayers for peace, people throughout the world
Listen to what I say!
Pay attention to my words!
The child, the child sleeping in the night
The child, innocently resting during the nighttime
He will bring us goodness and light
He will deliver blessings and illuminate our lives
He will bring us goodness and light
He will deliver blessings and illuminate our lives
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lam Tran
Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see
A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
A song, a song
High above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know
In your palace wall mighty king
Do you know what I know
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Mr3baroqueworks
I love her new way of singing! Amazing, gave goosebumps
Aia M
Vanessa should make a Christmas record. I'm so inlove with her voice
obec_18 luv
She should come out with a whole christmas album, we need it vanessa please do!! 🙃
Ashley
This is magic. V just made this legendary. AGAIN.
Robbie
Love this version and her voice
Juliana Lacerda
Perfect! She's very talented.
muhammad mahdy
divine melody
Gesse P.r
yes
Kat Clark
beautiful
fashionstoryteller
Absolutely stunning