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Everything I Have Is Yours – The Best of the M-G-M Years

Billy Eckstine

Compilation 1994
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About this album

Sound: "A collection of lush ballads and swinging jazz standards showcasing Eckstine's rich baritone and emotional depth."

Where they were

Released in 1994, 'Everything I Have Is Yours' marks a retrospective compilation of Billy Eckstine's work during his M-G-M years, highlighting his significant contributions to jazz and pop music. By this point, Eckstine had established himself as a pioneer in blending jazz with popular music, having previously gained fame in the 1940s as a bandleader and vocalist.

Why it matters

This album compiles classic recordings that helped define the vocal jazz genre, reflecting Eckstine's influence on later artists like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. It features tracks that are often considered essential listening for understanding the evolution of American jazz and pop standards.

Essential tracks

  • "Everything I Have Is Yours" — This title track encapsulates Eckstine's romantic delivery and showcases his ability to convey deep emotion through song.
  • "Body and Soul" — Eckstine's interpretation of this classic standard highlights his vocal range and sensitivity, making it a definitive version of the song.
  • "I’m a Fool to Want You" — This track reveals Eckstine’s mastery over lyrical expression, as he navigates themes of love and longing with poignant vulnerability.
  • "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" — Eckstine's rendition brings a unique blend of sadness and beauty, making it one of the standout tracks in his catalog.

Release Date

March 18, 1994

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Everything I Have Is Yours 3:15
  2. 2 Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) 3:01
  3. 3 Blue Moon 3:13
  4. 4 Mr. B’s Blues 2:31
  5. 5 Temptation 2:57
  6. 6 Somehow 3:15
  7. 7 Caravan 2:53
  8. 8 Bewildered 3:16
  9. 9 Body and Soul 2:57
  10. 10 My Foolish Heart 3:05
  11. 11 Ev’ryday (I Fall in Love) 3:00
  12. 12 I Love You 2:42
  13. 13 Dedicated to You 2:46
  14. 14 You’re All I Need 3:08
  15. 15 I Wanna Be Loved 2:58
  16. 16 You’ve Got Me Crying Again 2:40
  17. 17 I’ve Never Been in Love Before 3:04
  18. 18 I Apologize 2:54
  19. 19 As Long as I Live 2:50
  20. 20 I Left My Hat in Haiti 2:41

Disc 2

  1. 1 Here Comes the Blues 3:11
  2. 2 Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries 2:45
  3. 3 Wonder Why 2:56
  4. 4 I’m a Fool to Want You 3:09
  5. 5 Taking a Chance on Love 2:41
  6. 6 You’re Driving Me Crazy 3:10
  7. 7 Early Autumn 3:21
  8. 8 Tenderly 3:44
  9. 9 One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) 3:39
  10. 10 If You Could See Me Now 3:27
  11. 11 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 3:44
  12. 12 Laura 3:18
  13. 13 Mister You’ve Gone and Got the Blues 3:33
  14. 14 Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good) 3:41
  15. 15 April in Paris 3:09
  16. 16 Coquette 3:09
  17. 17 Send My Baby Back to Me 2:58
  18. 18 How High Is the Moon, Parts 1 & 2 5:23
  19. 19 St. Louis Blues, Parts 1 & 2 6:21
  20. 20 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 2:34
  21. 21 Lost in Loveliness 3:00
  22. 22 Passing Strangers 2:38

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