The Dolphin
Evans Bill Lyrics
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A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Romance was the theme
And we were the players
I never think of this without a sigh
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
On Green Dolphin Street
The song "Green Dolphin Street," originally composed by Bronislau Kaper, has been covered by various artists, and one of the notable ones is Bill Evans. The specific version I want to focus on is called "The Dolphin," which is a rendition of Green Dolphin Street by Bill Evans. The opening lines, "It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened. A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye," suggest the song's narrative. The song is narrated from the perspective of a person reminiscing about a past love affair. The song is bittersweet, as the singer remembers the love they had found on Green Dolphin Street.
The romantic encounter that the singer is remembering happened on Green Dolphin Street, a famous street in New Orleans. The song's subtle piano melody suggests the singer's reminiscing and longing for the time when they found love on that street. The phrase "The setting for nights beyond forgetting" evokes this idea of a place so special that the singer can't forget it. And through these moments apart, memories live in my heart, suggests the longing and desire for that past love.
Overall, "The Dolphin" is a beautiful and evocative song about the longing for a past love that the singer can't forget. The song's melody and lyrics perfectly capture the wistful nature of memories and their ability to transport us to a different time and place.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
Although it feels unreal, it actually took place
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Two people had a brief romance and parted ways with a kiss
Romance was the theme
Love was the main focus
And we were the players
The two people were the ones involved in the love story
I never think of this without a sigh
Whenever I think of this experience, I feel a sense of melancholy
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The place where the romantic relationship took place was on Green Dolphin Street
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The memories of the romantic evenings on Green Dolphin Street will never be forgotten
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
Even though the two people are apart now, the memories of their time together still remain in their hearts
When I recall the love I found on
Whenever I remember the love that was discovered
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
The place where the love story unfolded holds a special significance and appreciation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PATTI WASHINGTON MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: MILES DAVIS
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reeltapegone
The song that plays in my head when I am driving to work to listen to troubled children. To go yet another day and Bill makes it a little easier.
GABARTS
Bill Evans arrangements and compositions are at the same level of Beethoven or Chopin in terms of pure beautiness
Talisa Francesca
BEAUTINESS TO THE NINES
Jean Robur
@spactick Yes.. sure
Marcel SABIANI
Composer is Luiz ECA
spactick
Beethoven would agree :)
henrique silva neto
Magistral interpretação de Bill Evans .......
Marcelo Cavalcante
Eu ouvi uma entrevista do Luiz Eça no programa "As 10 mais da sua vida" na extinta Rádio Jornal do Brasil. Ele citava essa versão como uma dessas 10 mais e contou um caso. Disse que quando ouviu essa versão pela primeira vez, ficou tremendamente aborrecido porque ele sempre imaginou essa música em um ritmo lento. Ficou tão puto que mandou uma carta para Bill Evans, mostrando sua insatisfação e Bill Evans respondeu pedindo desculpas. Eça então passou a ouvir a versão mais vezes e acabou se apaixonando. Tempos mais tarde, quando veio se apresentar no Rio, Bill Evans entrou em contato com Luiz Eça para se conhecerem e a partir dai se tornaram muito amigos.
Renan de Castro
Bela história! Dois gênios!
Ronaldo Chagas
EXCELENTE.NOTA 10.