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).
What are you doing for the rest of your life?
Bill Evans Trio Lyrics
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In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you
The singer in this song is someone deeply in love, who wants to spend the rest of their life with the object of their affection. The repeated phrase "I want to see your face in every kind of light" indicates a desire to know every facet of the person they love, and to be intimately involved in every aspect of their life. They express this desire in a variety of images, from "fields of dawn" to "forests of the night," indicating a longing to be present in both the bright and dark moments of life.
The refrain "what are you doing the rest of your life" is both a question and a declaration, asking the other person to commit to a shared future while also asserting the singer's own desire to be a part of that future. The lines "North and South and East and West of your life" highlight the vastness of the world and how much of it the couple could explore together if they remain together.
The third stanza focuses on the passage of time, with the singer asking for all the seasons and times of the other person's life to be spent with them. They want to be part of even the smallest moments of their partner's life, as represented by the "nickels and the dimes." The final lines of the song wrap up the singer's intense desire for a lifetime of love and dedication, with the phrase "all I ever will recall of my life is all of my life with you" expressing the completeness they feel in the other person's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see your face in every kind of light
I want to experience every aspect of your personality and see your expressions in different situations.
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
I want to see you in all possible environments, be it in the morning light or the darkness of the night.
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
At the moment of celebration, I want to be the one to hear your hopes and dreams and wishes.
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
I want to share your innermost desires, even if they are not vocalized.
What are you doing the rest of your life?
I'm asking about your long-term plans for the future.
North and South and East and West of your life
Your entire life, regardless of where you go.
I have only one request of your life
I only ask for one thing from you.
That you spend it all with me
I want to share my life with you and be with you all the time.
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the different phases of your life.
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
All the small moments that make up your life.
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
I want to be part of the reasons and experiences that make your life complete.
All begin and end with me
I want to be the center of your life and have it revolve around me.
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
I see a bright future in your eyes.
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
Your emotions and feelings are evident in your eyes.
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
I'll bring out the best in you and help you realize your full potential.
It may take a kiss or two
It may take some affection and intimacy to help you see your worth.
Through all of my life
Throughout my entire existence.
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
In all seasons and stages of my life.
All I ever will recall of my life
All the memories I will always cherish.
Is all of my life with you
It will all revolve around you, and I want you to be part of everything significant in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
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Bill Evans
From Left To Right
Harold Rhodes dream come true when Bill Evans call him and ask wonder if he can use one of Harold invention : Fender Rhodes Electric Piano for Bill upcoming album.
From Left To Right is one of my Bill Evans transcendence romanticism lyrical album favorite ( the others are : Alone , You Must Believe in Spring ). How could i resist this beauty combination work of Rhodes and Piano with orchestral accompaniment played by one of the most remarkable musicians of our time .
Michel Leonard arranger complement also a first class orchestration that made this record a timeless bonafide classic album for every jazz music fans .
What are you doing for the rest of your life ? Be surrender let Bill Evans takes you with his melodious soulful finger melody .
Pure Bliss !
@peterthusat5513
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you
@thatboy2163
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you
@wasofan100
I had been introduced to the music of Bill Evans by a jazz bassist friend of mine in Tewkesbury, UK. I was off to the USA for the first time for a three week holiday. My friend had tasked me with finding as many albums of Bill with Scott La Faro as they were nigh impossible to get in the UK. I travelled across the USA during 3 weeks and called into record stores building my collection of vinyl. The suitcase was becoming seriously heavy. On my last night in the States, there was a female jazz pianist playing in the basement bar of my hotel so I went down to listen. I got into conversation with two guys at the bar. One was the pianist's boyfriend and they left when she finished her set. The other guy asked what I'd like to do on my final night in the States. I said go to a jazz club. He suggested we go outside and go through yellow pages in the phone booths. I took A to J and he did K to Z. He finished first, every one saying closed or not responding, it was a Monday. I was getting the same result and then The Halfnote Club said "Yeah man we're open 'til 2.00am". I asked "who's playing?", the man said "The Bill Evans Trio" I nearly fell on the floor! When we got to the club I sat at the bar a bit out of breath and the black guy sitting next to me asked what the problem was and I told him this story. He said he would introduce me to Bill when he finished the piece he was playing. Turns out the black guy was Oliver Jackson!! Bill played "What are you doing the rest of your life" for me. Not only that but after the set he came over to us and told me how to get in touch with Helen Keane, his agent and she would guide me to the nearest record store to get the remaining albums I needed. When I rang her in the morning she sent me to a store and they already had the albums packed and waiting for me!!! So not only a fantastic pianist but a real gent who took the trouble to help a fan out. A memory I have treasured since 1973.
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@meliashell7621
Great experience!
@trees1702
Wonderful story, amazing you got to meet Bill Evans!
@stepan8175
Wow, just wow....
@elnur.hicaz80
RIP kind teacher Bill Evans 🙏
@karladavila7509
I was deeply touched by this, thank you
@inesakhachatryan1289
I have been introduced to Evans' music, by a wonderful jazz musician with beautiful soul who has changed a lot in my life. Every time listening to Bill Evans I remember him, and there is no better feeling than this
@SkaterJames760
I wanna thank J Dilla for bringing me here. I Belong here with the rest of the people that have love for this type of music.
@djmsup
RIP Jaydee. RIP Bill.
@Eddsucks
What the fuck, I love j dilla and Bill. Was coming here to sample it and found out Dilla beat me to it. What a guy. Rip to both of em