Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra
Together
Track Listing
1. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 1:01 2. Intro to “Blowing the Blues Away” 0:25 3. Blowing the Blues Away Meaning 2:00 4. Intro to “’Deed I Do” 0:36 5. ’Deed I Do Meaning 2:08 6. Intro to “I Want to Talk About You” Meaning 0:12 7. I Want to Talk About You Meaning 2:56 8. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 0:46 9. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 0:57 10. Intro “To Together” 0:10 11. Together Meaning 3:40 12. Intro “To Mean to Me” 0:35 13. Mean to Me Meaning 3:29 14. Intro to “Without a Song” 0:16 15. Without a Song Meaning 4:13 16. Intro to “Mr. Chips” 0:10 17. Mr. Chips 2:47 18. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 0:55 19. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 0:50 20. Intro to “Airmail Special” 0:29 21. Airmail Special 3:36 22. Intro to “Don’t Blame Me” 0:42 23. Don’t Blame Me Meaning 3:15 24. Intro to “If That’s the Way You Feel” 0:08 25. If That’s the Way You Feel 3:19 26. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 1:12 27. Blue ’n Boogie (Theme) 0:54 28. Intro to “Opus X” 0:18 29. Opus X Meaning 2:40 30. Love Me or Leave Me Meaning 4:41 31. One O’clock Jump (Theme) 1:16Historical Archive
The album 'Together' by Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra features a blend of jazz, pop, and orchestral arrangements that showcase Eckstine's smooth baritone voice. Released in the late 1950s, it reflects the lush, romantic sound typical of the era, with intricate arrangements that complement Eckstine's vocal style. The album is celebrated for its emotional depth and has been recognized as a significant contribution to the jazz genre, influencing many artists who followed.