Billy Porter & Luke Evans, Always Be My Man | Song Review 🎵

Actor/singers Billy Porter and Luke Evans shine on “Always Be My Man,” a gorgeous, touching duet from the film, Our Son.

He’s a lot – perhaps, too much.  Billy Porter DEFINITELY has a big personality (an understatement). Furthermore, he’s not for everybody. However, Mr. Porter is incredibly talented – that can’t be taken away from him.  Porter collaborates with Luke Evans, a fellow actor, singer, and member of the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community, on the song, “Always Be My Man.” This touching duet appears from the motion picture, Our Son, which both actors star in. Fittingly, this LGBTQ+ song from an LGBTQ+ movie is performed by two openly gay entertainers. Progress? Yes, progress.

The first voice heard on “Always Be My Man” is Porter, with his distinct, raspy instrument. Porter has commented on his voice growing raspier and embracing it. Evans contrasts, with his smoother instrument. After Evans’ turn, Porter initiates the vocal power-up section, unsurprising given the robustness and gospel-influence of his pipes.  Evans, likewise, rises to the occasion, matching his on-screen hubby’s power.  Grammy winner Robert Glasper produces this heartwarming, romantic, and thoughtful record, written by Porter, Connor Reeves, and Joseph Peter Michael Killington. Besides the standard rhythm section (keys, guitar, bass, and drums), strings add elegance to the mix, arranged beautifully by Derrick Hodge. All told, “Always Be My Man” is sweet. Furthermore, it’s rare to hear two men sing a duet about mutual love, even in 2024 with as much as the LGBTQ+ catalog has expanded. This song is a winner in my book. Kudos Mr. Porter and Mr. Evans!

🎙 Billy Porter & Luke Evans • 🎵 “Always Be My Man” • 🏷 Island / Republic / Universal Music Operations Limited • 🗓 12.29.23

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