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).
Waltz for Debbie
Bill Evans Trio Lyrics
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Populated by dolls and clowns
And a prince and a big purple bear
Lives my favorite girl,
Unaware of the worried frowns
That we weary grown ups all wear
Songs that are spun of gold
Somewhere in her own little head
One day all too soon
She'll grow up and she'll leave her dolls
And her prince and her silly old bear
When she goes they will cry
As she whispers "Good-bye."
They will miss her I fear
But then so will I
The lyrics of "Waltz for Debby" by Bill Evans and Tony Bennett tells the story of a young girl living in her own idyllic world, filled with dolls, clowns, a prince, and a big purple bear. The song describes her innocence and naivety, as she is oblivious to the worries and stresses of the adult world. The girl dances in the sun to the melodies that only she can hear, spun of gold in her own special little head.
As the song progresses, the listener is reminded of the inevitable passage of time and the girl's impending coming of age. The lyrics foreshadow her eventual abandonment of her dolls, prince, and bear, leading to a poignant and bittersweet goodbye. There is a sense of sadness and loss within the song, as the characters in the girl's make-believe world also feel the pangs of separation. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, poignant reflection on the beauty of childhood innocence, and the fleeting nature of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
In her own sweet world
Within her imaginative realm, which she has deemed as endearing and pleasant.
Populated by dolls and clowns
Filled with her preferred figurines - dolls and jesters.
And a prince and a big purple bear
Along with a royalty character and a colossal, lilac teddy bear.
Lives my favorite girl,
My favored female individual resides there.
Unaware of the worried frowns
She does not recognize the apprehensive grimaces of adults.
That we weary grown ups all wear
Which those fatigued from age and responsibility would all display.
In the sun she dances to silent music,
She prances in the warmth of the sun to unheard melodies.
Songs that are spun of gold
Compositions consisting completely of valuable, adored elements.
Somewhere in her own little head
In a mental space known solely to herself.
One day all too soon
Before long, by the unfortunate passage of time.
She'll grow up and she'll leave her dolls
She will mature and abandon her toys.
And her prince and her silly old bear
As well as her king and beloved, foolish animal.
When she goes they will cry
When she leaves, they will weep.
As she whispers "Good-bye."
As she murmurs farewell.
They will miss her I fear
I dread they will yearn for her presence.
But then so will I
I too, will long for her arrival once more.
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@ozawajinrhyme2573
小澤と申します。
同感です。
小生、ジャズをきいて40数年。色々聴きましたが、KEITH JARRETTよりも、HERBIE HANCOCKよりも、CHICK COREAよりも、その他幾多のピアニストよりも最後はEVANSに戻ります。別格なんです。
理由は分かりませんが、心が求めるのです。“VILLAGE VANGURD SESSIONS
(1961)”は人類の至宝ですね。
1980の日本公演のチケットを買いながら、来日数日前に急逝。
LIVEで観たかったのが叶わず、残念でなりません。
素晴らしいコメントありがとうございます。
@algonquin1832
The young bassist shows that he is highly equipped to play with Evans. His timing and tones played set the stage for whichever direction Evans may go. An outstanding bassist.
@paolovolante
The immense bassist, Scott La Faro...
@hmm4214
...died too early, at 25.
@kylekotula7266
@Steven Truong The bassist here is Chuck Israels, not Scott LaFaro.
@Incog2k6
Folks, that's not Scott LaFaro. Just google what he looked like :). The bassist here is Chuck Israels. Scott was already dead at this point, which caused Bill to become depressed for a very long time...
@OS-yg9fr
@Kyle Kotula lol steven thought he was being smart
@user-mz4cp2hz4k
ここまですごい演奏をするこの人達もすごいが最後までいる事を感じさせない観客もめちゃくちゃ凄いと思う
@ytbusr9960
よう日本人！ お気に入りの動画だけど、そこに考えが行ったことはなかったなぁ…
@OTITERUOMTI222
日本人俺たちだけど珍しいなー
@user-eo8bu1zw9l
日本人だー！コメ欄で見つけるとなんか安心しますね！