One of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, B… Read Full Bio ↴One of the most famous and influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, Bill Evans formed the acclaimed piano trio in 1959, along with bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian. Evans' focus in this trio was jazz standards and original compositions, with an emphasis on interplay among the band members that often bordered on collective improvisation and blurred the line between soloist and accompanist. This trio recorded four albums: Portrait in Jazz (1959), Explorations, Sunday at the Village Vanguard, and Waltz for Debby (all recorded in 1961). The latter two albums are live recordings drawn from the same recording date, and they are routinely named among the greatest jazz recordings of all time. After LaFaro's untimely death, Evans went into seclusion for nearly a year, then re-formed the trio. After that, the personnel of the trio (other than Evans) changed every few years.

Bassists included Scott LaFaro(1959-1961), Chuck Israels (1962-1965), Gary Peacock(1963), Teddy Kotick (1966), Eddie Gomez(1966-1977), and Marc Johnson(1978-1980).
On drums the trio had Paul Motian (1959-1962), Larry Bunker ( 1962-1965), Arnie Wise (1966, 1968), Joe Hunt (1967), Philly Joe Jones (1967, 1977-1978), Jack DeJohnette (1968), John Dentz (1968), Marty Morell (1968-1975), Eliot Zigmund (1975-1977), and Joe La Barbera (1978-1980).

Our Love Is Here to Stay
Bill Evans Trio Lyrics

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It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble

They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay

In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble

They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Is Here To Stay" performed by Bill Evans Trio is a romantic ballad that expresses the deep and profound love of a couple. The first two lines of the song make it clear that their love is not just for a year, but forever. The use of "our" in the lyrics also indicates that this is a mutual feeling that both the partners share. The song takes a twist by contradicting the popular culture mediums such as the radio, telephone, and movies which are often associated with romance. The song posits that they may just be passing fancies and may disappear with time. However, one thing that will not fade out is their love. The lyrics reiterate the significance of their love and its lasting quality despite the impermanence of other things in life.

The lyrics continue to emphasize the longevity of their love by using a metaphor of natural wonders – the Rockies and Gibraltar. The chords "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble" are symbolic of the inevitability of change and impermanence. However, the lasting strength of their love, captured in the final line of the song, "But our love is here to stay," is a testament to its endurance.

Line by Line Meaning

It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is unmistakable and enduring

Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is not short-term, it lasts forever

The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
The entertainment media we consume may come and go

May just be passing fancies and in time may go
Entertainment media trends are fleeting and ephemeral

But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Our love is truly permanent

Together we're going a long, long way
We'll be together for a really long time

In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Natural wonders may erode and fade over time

They're only made of clay
Wonders of the natural world are ultimately made of the same materials as everything else

But our love is here to stay
But our love will never fade or erode, it's truly permanent

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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