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.
You're the First Last My Everything
Vonda Shepard Lyrics
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Nobody but you and me.
We got it together, baby.
And the answer to all my dreams.
You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star.
My kind of wonderful, that's what you are.
I know there's only, only one like you
There's no way they could have made two.
You're, you're all I'm living for
Your love I'll keep for evermore.
You're the first, my last, my everything.
In you I've found so many things,
A love so new, only you could bring.
Can't you see if you,
You'll make me feel this way,
You're like a first morning dew on a brand new day.
I see so many ways that I can love you,
'Till the day I die....
You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream.
You're my first, my last, my everything.
[instrumental]
I know there's only one, only one like you
There's no way they could have made two.
Girl, you're my reality.
But I'm lost in a dream,
You're the first, you're the last, my everything.
The lyrics to Vonda Shepard's "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" depict the romantic connection between two people who have found love and happiness in each other. The opening lines "We got it together, didn't we? Nobody but you and me. We got it together, baby" portray a sense of unity and partnership between the two individuals, suggesting they have worked hard to build a strong relationship that is unique to them.
The chorus "My first, my last, my everything, And the answer to all my dreams. You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star. My kind of wonderful, that's what you are" highlights the singer's admiration and deep affection for their partner, describing them as the person who fulfills all their desires and illuminates their life. The verse "In you I've found so many things, A love so new, only you could bring" emphasizes how the singer views their love as fresh and exhilarating, further emphasizing that the bond they share is truly special.
The song ends with the lines "You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream. You're my first, my last, my everything," which encapsulates the feeling of being entranced by someone while still recognizing their importance in the present life. Overall, the song's romantic lyrics and upbeat tempo make it a timeless classic that celebrates the joy and happiness that comes with finding true love.
Line by Line Meaning
We got it together, didn't we?
We succeeded in coming together, didn't we?
Nobody but you and me.
It was just us; we did it together.
We got it together, baby.
We came together and it worked, baby.
My first, my last, my everything,
You're my first and my last love, and everything in between.
And the answer to all my dreams.
You're the solution to all my hopes and aspirations.
You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star.
You're my light and guide, the center of my universe.
My kind of wonderful, that's what you are.
You're my type of wonderful, exactly what I need.
I know there's only, only one like you
You're one of a kind, there's nobody else like you.
There's no way they could have made two.
You're unique and can't be replicated.
You're, you're all I'm living for
You're the reason I'm alive and keep going.
Your love I'll keep for evermore.
I'll treasure your love forever.
You're the first, my last, my everything.
You're my everything, my first and my last love.
In you I've found so many things,
You've brought so much to my life.
A love so new, only you could bring.
You've brought a new and unique love into my life.
Can't you see if you,
Don't you see that if you
You'll make me feel this way,
You're the reason that I feel this way,
You're like a first morning dew on a brand new day.
You're refreshing and new like morning dew on a new day.
I see so many ways that I can love you,
I can love you in so many ways.
'Till the day I die....
Until the end of my days.
You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream.
You're real to me, but I feel like I'm dreaming.
You're the first, my last, my everything.
You're my everything, my first and my last love.
[instrumental]
I know there's only one, only one like you
You're one of a kind, there's nobody else like you.
There's no way they could have made two.
You're unique and can't be replicated.
Girl, you're my reality.
You're my reality, girl.
But I'm lost in a dream,
Still I feel like I'm dreaming.
You're the first, you're the last, my everything.
You're my everything, my first and my last love.
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@ScottGammans
Hm, I’ll give it a shot. (Please keep in mind, in case you couldn’t tell from my avatar, that I am a hopeless Trekkie.)
Spoiler warnings ahead, and in no particular order:
1. This scene.
2. The Enterprise-D reveal and launch at the end of the penultimate episode of S3 of “Star Trek: Picard”. After almost 30 years, the unsung eighth character of TNG gets her due.
3. The flash-forward finale of “Six Feet Under”. I challenge you to name a television series finale that was more perfect than this one.
4. The Kaylon takeover of the Orville at the end of Part I of “Identity” in S2 of “The Orville”—One of the greatest context switches in the history of television, when a lighthearted comedy series suddenly turned into deadly-serious science fiction drama.
5. The “lights out” finale of “The Sopranos”. Controversial, yes. Devastating, absolutely.
@danielferrari6670
I just love this. My wife loved this TV show, and we would watch it together before getting married. Then she decided that we would get married with this song. I loved Barry white, and that was the perfect song. Looking back 20+ years, it was one of the great moments of my life.
@milosterwheeler2520
Ally McBeal is one of the most underrated TV shows ever. Magic moments like this were just part of its charm.
@lindaambrose1334
It was brilliant and so pushed the edges in the 90s. I am binging it now on Hulu. My 22 year old daughter is impressed with its plot and can’t believe it was on network television nearly 30 years ago!
@BarbaOlof
@@lindaambrose1334I remember enjoying it when it came in the late nineties and decided to give it a go again now.
I must say I really enjoyed the two first seasons, but was disappointed in the last three.
@murraychadwick9362
I loved this show also. Barry's music always popping up in the "Biscuits" mind made the show for me 😂.
@PatrickBijvoet
I still love it. I have bought the DVD's and once in a while watch them over and over.
@jeanneanderson3367
I loved Ally McBeal & forgot what a gem this show was. It’s on Hulu now & I am gonna binge watch it this weekend.
@johnrankine7032
The voice responsible for increasing the population of the world. A true Legend RIP.
@naimaboukhouf7357
A truly artist and still a legend
@johnniec2861
its called the "BARRY WHITE, DROP YOUR PANTIES ,BABY VIBE " !!!