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.
This Christmas
Vonda Shepard Lyrics
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I'm gonna get to know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be together
This Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Hang all the mistletoe
I'm gonna get to know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be
This Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and you
This Christmas
Lights twinkle all around
But your eyes outshine the town
This Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
The fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
The lyrics to Vonda Shepard's "This Christmas" depict the excitement and joy of spending the holiday season with someone special. The singer expresses her eagerness to hang the mistletoe and get to know her partner better. Together, they decorate the tree and sing carols by the fireside, reveling in the warm and cozy atmosphere. The singer views this Christmas as a special one, filled with presents, cards, and cheer, and she is enamored with her partner's eyes, which outshine even the twinkling lights around them.
The song captures the sentiment of how meaningful the holiday season can be when spent with loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of relationships and the joy that comes with sharing experiences together. The lyrics are hopeful and optimistic, depicting the singer's anticipation of what's to come, and celebrating the magical nature of Christmas.
Overall, "This Christmas" is a lovely ode to joy and love in the holiday season, capturing the essence of Christmas spirit and the importance of sharing it with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang all the mistletoe
I want to make this Christmas special by hanging mistletoe, a symbol of love, and creating more opportunities for us to deepen our relationship
I'm gonna get to know you better
I want to explore and learn about the person you truly are and create a deeper connection between us
This Christmas
This holiday season is particularly important because I want it to be a time of love, unity and deepening of our relationship
And as we trim the tree
In the process of decorating the Christmas tree, we will be creating memories, sharing moments, and working together to create something beautiful
How much fun it's gonna be together
I am looking forward to this new experience, having fun and strengthening our relationship through this season
The fireside is blazing bright
The warm and inviting atmosphere around the fireplace is symbolic of the love-filled environment I'm creating, where you can be comfortable and feel loved
We're caroling through the night
We will share laughter and joy as we sing Christmas carols in each other's company throughout the nighttime
And this Christmas will be
This Christmas will be a celebration of love, joy, and the beginning of the deepening of our relationship
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
This year's holiday season will be extraordinary, creating memories I will cherish forever
Presents and cards are here
I'm excited to give gifts and cards to show love and appreciation during this holiday
My world is filled with cheer and you
The holiday season is livelier because you are in my life and I am grateful for that
Lights twinkle all around
The twinkling lights during Christmas create a magical atmosphere, and I hope that our love will shine as bright as those lights
But your eyes outshine the town
Your eyes radiate warmth, love and light that outshines everything else around us, and during this holiday season, I want to appreciate that more
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donny Edward Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TBeal
You are wonderful, Vonda. Your voice 😍😍😍
Tim Roberts
I just finished rewatching all of the Ally McBeal seasons. For some reason, this show always makes me feel Christmas no matter what month of the year it is. A lot of it is the music.
Alex Alex
One of the best Christmas Song in history!
Alexis Gera Robles
OMG I love it ♡
Kenny McWilliams
Beautifully done ~ thank you and Merry Christmas!
LJW
I just love you & you’re voice…I will always be your fan…!!!❄️❄️❄️🎹🎹🎹✌️❤️😊💛😇💛🎄💛
Yvonne J-H
I have 5 of your albums including A Very Ally Christmas and love listening to them. I made sure to add them to my thumb drive that goes in my car!
Milo Sterwheeler
Vonda Shepard's music was a very important element in the Ally McBeal Show.
Al Kingborn
Wana marry me Vonda ?