Vonda Shepard (born July 7, 1963) is a rock singer. She appeared regularly … Read Full Bio ↴Vonda Shepard (born July 7, 1963) is a rock singer. She appeared regularly in the television show Ally McBeal in which she played a resident performer at the bar where the show's characters drank after work. She plays piano, guitar, and bass.

Vonda Shepard was born in New York but her family relocated to California when she was fairly young. She played piano from an early age. Her father is Richmond Shepard, a mime and improv actor. Vonda has three sisters: Rosetta, Luana, and Brianna. Her mother left the family when Vonda was ten, and her father raised the four girls by himself.

After performing as a backing singer for many years she was eventually given her own recording contract. Shepard's first chart appearance was in 1987 when she recorded a duet with Dan Hill entitled 'Can't We Try'. She released her first self-titled album in 1989 with little fanfare. The album did yield one chart single, Don't Cry Ilene, a mid-tempo, piano-driven jazz-RnB flavored song dealing with the break-up of a relationship between a black woman and a white man, arising from adult peer pressure. The track is sung from the perspective of the woman's white female friend, who harbors a desire to have the man for herself, but keeps her distance out of respect for her friend. The song peaked at 17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.

After her third album, Shepard was signed up to appear on Ally McBeal after being spotted by the show's creator David E Kelley. While on the show she recorded two full soundtrack albums and was featured on two other Ally McBeal compilations. The songs Shepard recorded for Ally McBeal soundtrack albums were mainly covers of old songs with lyrics that paralleled what was happening in the title character's life onscreen. Since appearing in the show, Shepard has released two more studio albums and a live album.

Shepard is married to music producer Mitchell Froom and they had their first child, Jack Froom, on 15 April 2006.

A Lucky Life
Vonda Shepard Lyrics

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We've live a long, long time and all the radios are playing our song tonight
We walk a crooked line 'cause there is a counter life in your jailed eyes
You're never a victim of your generation and you shine on me like a holy light
All of the miracles and conversations rain on me tonight

We've got a one track mind, true as a railroad, always on time
I see it in your eyes, you don't have to talk to me, I know what you're thinking
I need my solitude as much as you do darling, to live this life we came here for

Never for one single solitary moment did I need you more

We live a lucky life
I see it all tonight
We sit and close our eyes
Travelling to paradise or to anywhere we like
We live a lucky life

My home is on the road, the pavement caters to, to my gypsy soul
We walk the tightest rope, we live in a circus, circus of hope
All of the melodies and inspirations shine on me like a holy light
Right in the middle of our conversations you wink at me, saying it's alright

We live a lucky life
I see it in your eyes
We sit and close our eyes

Travelling to paradise or to anywhere we like
We live a lucky life

Overall Meaning

The song "A Lucky Life" by Vonda Shepard tells the story of a couple who have been together for a long time, living a life that's full of adventures and excitement. The song speaks about the power of love and the way it has helped the couple overcome many obstacles along their journey. The opening lines, "We've lived a long, long time and all the radios are playing our song tonight," signify that the couple is experiencing a moment of joy and happiness, as though everything in their life has led them to this moment in time. The song also mentions that the couple has faced difficulties in their life, as symbolized by the line "We walk a crooked line 'cause there is a counter life in your jaundiced eyes."

Throughout the song, the lyrics reveal that the couple is heavily focused on their journey and have a one-track mind, which is set on living their lives on their terms. The couple loves their independence, and both understand each other's needs for solitude. The lines "I need my solitude as much as you do darling, to live this life we came here for" showcase the mutual understanding between the two. The lyrics convey the strength of the couple's relationship, and the sense of freedom they experience together is simply beautiful. They are living their lives according to their own rules, always on the move and seeking new experiences. The phrase we live a lucky life is a testament to the happiness and contentment the couple has found in their life together.

Line by Line Meaning

We've live a long, long time and all the radios are playing our song tonight
We've been together for a while and it's like our love is being celebrated on the airwaves tonight.

We walk a crooked line 'cause there is a counter life in your jailed eyes
We are not perfect, but it's because of the difficult past you've had that I see that life has been unfair to you.

You're never a victim of your generation and you shine on me like a holy light
You don't let the world bring you down and you inspire me with your strength.

All of the miracles and conversations rain on me tonight
I feel like everything in our lives, from the mundane conversations to the miraculous events, is coming together tonight.

We've got a one track mind, true as a railroad, always on time
Our focus is singular and consistent, like a train that always stays on schedule.

I see it in your eyes, you don't have to talk to me, I know what you're thinking
I can read your emotions by just looking at you and understanding what's going on in your mind.

I need my solitude as much as you do darling, to live this life we came here for
We both need our alone time to recharge and take on life's challenges together.

Never for one single solitary moment did I need you more
I've never needed you more than I do right now.

We live a lucky life
We are grateful for the fortunate life we have built together.

I see it all tonight
I am especially mindful of our blessings tonight.

My home is on the road, the pavement caters to, to my gypsy soul
I am free-spirited and feel at home anywhere, as long as I am on the move.

We walk the tightest rope, we live in a circus, circus of hope
Our life is full of risk and excitement, but it's all in pursuit of a hopeful future.

All of the melodies and inspirations shine on me like a holy light
Music and inspiration fills my life with light and meaning.

Right in the middle of our conversations you wink at me, saying it's alright
You put me at ease even in the midst of a difficult conversation by letting me know everything's going to be fine.

Travelling to paradise or to anywhere we like
We enjoy the freedom and privilege of traveling to anywhere we please.

We live a lucky life
Again, we are grateful for the life we share together.

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