Eckstine was an American jazz singer and bandleader who also played trumpet, valve trombone, and guitar. He also performed briefly as Billy X. Stine. His nickname was Mr. B. Although best known as a singer, his openness to new music made him a strong influence on modern jazz, particularly bebop, as he gave employment to many of the musicians who founded the style.
After singing with the Earl Hines band from 1939 to 1943 he led his own band from 1944 to 1947. The band featured at various times a large number of rising jazz stars, including:
Saxophones: Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Lucky Thompson, Charlie Parker, Wardell Gray, Budd Johnson, Leo Parker
Trumpets: Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Fats Navarro
Drums: Art Blakey
Singers: Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan
Eckstine later formed an octet, then went solo, becoming a popular ballad singer while remaining an important figure in jazz. His huge, distinctive baritone made him one of the first African American singers to have mainstream success. He was the composer of the blues classic "Jelly, Jelly" and also recorded the R&B top hit "Stormy Monday Blues" in 1942 (not to be confused with T-Bone Walker's 1947 "Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)"). Most of his success as a singer came with ballads, including "Everything I have is Yours", "Blue Moon", "Caravan," "Prisoner of Love," "You Go to My Head," and "That Old Black Magic". His last hit was "Passing Strangers", a duet with Sarah Vaughan released in 1957.
Eckstine was a style leader and noted sharp dresser. He designed and patented a high roll collar that formed a B over a Windsor-knotted tie, which became known as a Mr. B. Collar. In addition to looking cool, the collar expanded and contracted without popping open, which allowed his neck to swell while playing his horns. The collars were worn by many a hipster in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
In 1984, Eckstine recorded his final album, I Am A Singer, featuring beautiful ballads arranged and conducted by Angelo DiPippo.
Trust
Billy Eckstine Lyrics
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Have no fear, give me your hand, my dear
Trust in me in all you do
Have the faith I have in you
Love will see us through
If only you trust in me
Cling to me and I'll be strong
We can get along
As long as you trust in me
While there's a moon on high
While there's a bird to fly
While there's a you and I
You can be sure I love you
Stand beside me all the while
Face the future with a smile
Trust in me and
I'll be worthy of you
In Billy Eckstine's song Trust, the lyrics speak of trust, love, and the relationship between two people. The first verse starts by asking the person to come to the singer without speculation and to have no fear. This implies that perhaps this person has been hurt before and has trust issues. The singer then asks for their hand and tells them to trust in him, having faith in each other and love will conquer all. The next verse says to come to the singer when things go wrong, and they can get through it together as long as they trust each other.
The refrain of the song is about the constancy of love. The love between the two people is so strong that they can be sure it will endure as long as they trust each other. The last verse implies that the singer will always be there for the person and will be worthy of their trust.
Trust is a universal theme that resonates with everyone, making it no surprise that the song was covered by many artists over the years. The song was originally written by Ned Wever and was first recorded by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five in 1946. Later in the same year, Mildred Bailey recorded the song. However, Billy Eckstine's version released in 1961 was the most successful and made the song popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to me without more speculation
Approach me without any second thoughts or doubts
Have no fear, give me your hand, my dear
Don't be afraid, offer me your hand, beloved
Trust in me in all you do
Believe in me in every action you take
Have the faith I have in you
Demonstrate the confidence that I have in you
Love will see us through
Love will help us overcome all difficulties
If only you trust in me
Only if you put your trust in me
Come to me when things go wrong
Approach me when troubles arise
Cling to me and I'll be strong
Hold on to me and I'll be fortified
We can get along
We can coexist together happily
As long as you trust in me
As long as you have confidence in me
While there's a moon on high
As long as the moon shines up above
While there's a bird to fly
As long as birds can soar
While there's a you and I
As long as we are together
You can be sure I love you
You can be certain that I adore you
Stand beside me all the while
Be by my side throughout
Face the future with a smile
Tackle the future with optimism
Trust in me and
Believe in me and
I'll be worthy of you
I'll prove myself deserving of you
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Mute Song Limited, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILTON AGER, NED WEVER, JEAN SCHWARTZ
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