Wilson was born Margarita Ibrahimoff (Bulgarian: Маргарита Ибрахимов; Greek: Μαργαρίτα Ιμπραΐμοβ) in Los Angeles, California. Her mother was born and raised in an ethnic Greek village (Sotirë) in present-day Albania. Her father, born Hassan Ibrahimoff (March 21, 1920 – March 6, 2009), worked at a race track; he was a Bulgarian Muslim immigrant, born in Oraio, Xanthi, Greece, and lived in Bulgaria, where his half brother Ferhat still lives,[ before moving to the United States on May 4, 1949. Wilson's father changed his name from Hassan Ibrahimoff to Allan Wilson in 1960, "Wilson" being the name of a local street in Southern California. Wilson was raised in the Greek Orthodox religion.
Wilson's career began with a guest appearance on The Brady Bunch, in a 1972 episode entitled "Greg's Triangle," which was followed by appearances on several shows during the 1970s and 1980s (including Three's Company in 1982).
She has appeared in several movies, including Volunteers, Teen Witch, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Barbarians at the Gate, Mixed Nuts, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, That Thing You Do!, Jingle All the Way, Runaway Bride, Invisible Child, The Story of Us, and Raise Your Voice. She played Susan Borman, wife of astronaut Frank Borman, in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. On television, she guest starred in many television series, including Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife and Body of Proof.
Wilson has performed on Broadway, where she performed the role of Roxie Hart from June–August 2006 in the revival of Chicago.
She is often credited with being the driving force behind Nia Vardalos' movie deal for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which became the highest-grossing independent film of all time, and for which she served as a producer.
Wilson's debut solo album, AM/FM, will be released May 8, 2012, on Decca Records. The album will feature classics from the 60s and 70s.
Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988, and they have two sons, Chester and Truman. Wilson has two stepchildren, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks. Wilson has one grandchild, and two step-grandchildren.
Songbird
Rita Wilson Lyrics
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There'll be no more crying
For you
The sun will be shining
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright
I know it's right
To you
I'll give the world
To you
I'll never be cold
'Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright
I know it's right
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
And I love you
I love you
I love you
Like never before
Ooh (oh)
Ooh (ooh)
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all I wish it from myself
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you
I love you
I love you
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
Like never before
The lyrics of Rita Wilson's Songbird are a beautiful and heartfelt declaration of love. From the very beginning of the song, Wilson promises that her love will bring an end to any tears and that the sun will always shine, metaphorically representing the brightness of the future with her love interest. She knows that being with them feels right and will never leave them feeling cold. Wilson plans to give the person everything they want, even the world itself, because being with them makes everything seem possible. The sound of the songbirds outside provide a sweet backdrop, singing like they know what's happening.
In the chorus, Wilson declares her love for her partner, repeating it three times with such conviction we can sense the love in her heart growing with every syllable, never having loved someone like this before. She then wishes her love all the love in the world, but the most of all, from Wilson herself. As the song ends, the birds are still singing in the backdrop, emphasizing the soothing power of love and the completeness it brings into our lives.
Overall, the song is a compelling tribute to the depth and power of true love. It speaks to the idea that when we find someone who completes us, love feels like the missing piece in our life puzzle. It is a beautiful song that reminds us of the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
For you
There'll be no more crying
I promise to bring happiness to your life and eliminate all the sorrows you've experienced.
For you
The sun will be shining
My love for you will make everything seem good and bright. You'll always feel happy and confident.
And I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright
I know it's right
I feel happy, secured and at peace when I'm with you. You're my destiny and I know deep in my heart that being with you is right.
To you
I'll give the world
To you
I'll never be cold
I'll do anything I can to make your dreams become a reality, and you will always feel loved, warm, and cherished.
And the songbirds are singing
Like they know the score
I find comfort in the sweet bird songs that I hear when I think of you. It feels as though the universe is reaffirming our love.
And I love you
I love you
I love you
Like never before
My love for you is deeper and more intense than it has ever been before. It's a love that has changed me for the better, and I am grateful for that.
And I wish you all the love in the world
But most of all I wish it from myself
I want you to feel loved, appreciated and adored by everyone in the world, but my love for you is the greatest of all, and I want you to feel it always.
Like never before, like never before, like never before
I'll always love you like no one has ever loved you before, and my love for you will continue to grow every day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTINE MCVIE, KU'ULANI MUISE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chari Prats
I’m a fan of Josh Groban and love his singing. Rita Wilson and Josh singing together is perfection in a duet! ❤️
Josh Groban
Thanks for your love and support all through this times, it’s been a wonderful feeling praying for my fans around the world. Though I rarely comment here on my YouTube pages, I was attracted by the emotions in your comment. I’ll like we get along and stay in touch. Where are you streaming from.🌹🎶
JAVIER A.
I'm a fan of Josh Groban. And I have been pleasantly surprised with this duet. A beautiful song and obviously a beautiful interpretation. Greetings from Argentina.
Michael F Andrew
Very nice rendition. That's the best I've heard Josh Groban sing. I prefer this tone he uses versus his normal tenor voice he sang with over the years. I never knew Rita Wilson had such a nice voice. Well done.
Rick
Awesome cover of F:LEETWOOD MAC's song.Its the first time I heard Rita sing. Rita has an angelic voice. Josh's voice is always perfection.
Linda
I absolutely love this interpretation of one of my favourite Christine McVie’s songs ❣️
Gray Bartlett
Out of the blue!!....I found this version of this wonderful song!....truly magnificent...smooth....with meaning...and love
Shanyn ASMAR
Beautiful. I've only ever heard Eva Cassidy sing this song. Your voices and harmony together gave me goosebumps. Thank you. 💖✨💖🌌
Doris Wiesike
Is this the same song Fleetwood Mac sings? I will have to look it up.
Maxx Leonard
Really?!?! Listen to the original Christie McVee