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).

Who Cares?
Bill Evans Trio Lyrics

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Who cares if the sky cares
To fall in the sea?
Who cares what banks fail in Yonkers,
Long as you've got a kiss that conquers?

Why should I care?
Life is one long jubilee,
So long as I care for you

And you care for me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Bill Evans Trio's song Who Cares? are reflective of a carefree attitude towards life and its challenges. The opening lines "Who cares if the sky cares/To fall in the sea?" showcases the singer's apathy towards natural disasters or external events that are beyond our control. The next line "Who cares what banks fail in Yonkers" also highlights the insignificance of economic fluctuations in comparison to love and affection. The final line "Long as you've got a kiss that conquers?" brings the focus to the power of intimacy and connection, which can conquer all obstacles.

The chorus, "Why should I care?/Life is one long jubilee, /So long as I care for you /And you care for me!" is an expression of the singer's belief that life is beautiful and fulfilling as long as they have someone to love, and who loves them back. This sentiment is echoed in the upbeat jazz melody and the trio's playful improvisations.

Overall, the song's central theme is the simple idea that our relationships and connections with others are what truly matter in life, and that by caring for one another, we can find happiness and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Who cares if the sky cares To fall in the sea?
Why should one worry if something improbable or impossible were to happen? It is irrelevant and not worth wasting energy on.

Who cares what banks fail in Yonkers, Long as you've got a kiss that conquers?
Why should one care about financial crises in distant places when they have the comfort of a loving partner who can make things right?

Why should I care?
Why should I concern myself with anything other than what truly matters to me?

Life is one long jubilee,
Life should be a celebration filled with joy, happiness, and positivity.

So long as I care for you
As long as I hold love and affection for my significant other,

And you care for me!
And vice versa, with mutual respect and admiration, all other worries in life become insignificant.

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

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