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).
Sweet and Lovely
Bill Evans Trio Lyrics
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Sweeter than the roses in May
Sweet and lovely
Heaven must have sent him my way
Skies above me
Never were as blue as his eyes
And he loves me
When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me
Melody haunting me
Sweet and lovely
Sweeter than the roses in May
And he loves me
There is nothing more I can say
When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me
Melody haunting me
Sweet and lovely
Sweeter than the roses in May
And he loves me
There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say
There is nothing more I can say
The lyrics to Sweet and Lovely by the Bill Evans Trio describe the joy of being in a loving relationship. The singer expresses how sweet and lovely their partner is, comparing them to the beautiful roses in May. The skies have never been as blue as their partner's eyes, and the singer feels like heaven must have sent them their way. The song emphasizes the pleasure that comes from being in each other's arms and how it fills them with a sense of love that words cannot express. The melody and lyrics seem to haunt the singer, always reminding them of the happiness that love brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet and lovely
My love is as sweet and lovely as anything in the world
Sweeter than the roses in May
My love is even sweeter than the most beautiful flowers in spring
Sweet and lovely
Again, my love is as sweet and lovely as anything in the world
Heaven must have sent him my way
I feel like my love is a gift from heaven and it was meant to be
Skies above me
The sky has never looked as beautiful as when I'm with my love
Never were as blue as his eyes
My love's eyes are the bluest and most beautiful eyes I've ever seen
And he loves me
My love returns my affection and cares for me deeply
Who would want a sweeter surprise?
I can't imagine anything sweeter or more wonderful happening to me than being loved by my love
When he nestles in my arms so tenderly
I feel so happy and content when my love holds me close
There's a thrill that words cannot express
I can't describe in words how amazing it feels to be with my love
In my heart a song of love is taunting me
I feel so much love for my love that it's like a beautiful song that I can't stop humming
Melody haunting me
This song of love stays with me all the time and I can't get it out of my head
There is nothing more I can say
I've said all that needs to be said about how much I love my love and how wonderful they are
There is nothing more I can say
I've repeated that there is nothing more I can say because my love is beyond words
There is nothing more I can say
I literally cannot think of anything else to say about how amazing and sweet my love is
There is nothing more I can say
No matter how much I talk about my love, I will never be able to do them justice
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, HARRY TOBIAS MUSIC COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles N. Daniels, Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias
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Whitney Robinson
Paul Motian, the sole survivor of this incredible trio, passed last month. Thanks for the memories.
Maggie Evans
I have such respect for Paul Motian and his work in the Bill Evans Trio. He was the perfect, understated support for the telepathic interplay that took place between Bill and Scott. His restraint, taste and skill are a big part of what made this trio iconic.
tipofelice
Wonderful music-making! Love the contributions of each of the artists. Each is a great artist that understands how to contribute to the successful end result.
Arlene Corwin
I'm so happy to have discovered this one. Never heard it before. Thanks Bruningable!
Bruningable
You are very welcome Arlene! :-)
EdGomide
Thanks for these 2 NEW songs ! Never heard on YouTube!
Miguel Toro
Man, what a solo... 2:45
exjazzbass baz
this was the trio bill would have kept together for sure but for reasons well documented.bill and scott the nearest thing to a perfect marriage you will ever get. many thanks.