I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You

Bing Crosby

About I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You

"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You" is a 1932 song recorded by Bing Crosby with Orchestral Accompaniment. The music was composed by Victor Young, with lyrics written by Ned Washington and Bing Crosby. The song is a jazz and pop standard recorded by many different artists. The song was recorded on October 14, 1932 by Bing Crosby in New York with Orchestral Accompaniment. Bing Crosby was accompanied by the ARC Brunswick Studio Orchestra led by Lennie Hayton, who also played the piano. Two master versions were recorded: B12474-A at 3:12 and B12474-B at 3:18. The recording was released as a 78 single as Brunswick 6454, b/w "Just an Echo in the Valley", and Columbia DB-2030, b/w "Cabin in the Cotton", and as a 45, Columbia 39524, b/w "Temptation". The Brunswick recording charted on January 21, 1933, reaching no. 5 on the US chart. Crosby performed the song in the 1933 film short Please directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom and he re-recorded the song in 1954 for his album Bing: A Musical Autobiography. 


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I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young

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12 facts about this song

Recording History
"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You" was recorded by Bing Crosby in 1932.
Collaboration
This song resulted from a collaboration between famous composers Victor Young, Bing Crosby, and Ned Washington.
Jazz Standard
It quickly became a jazz standard and has been performed and recorded by numerous artists since it was first released.
Billboard Charts
Bing Crosby's rendition of the song hit the charts reaching #5 in 1932.
Covered by Other Musicians
Since its inception, the song has been covered by many notable artists including Frank Sinatra, Thelonious Monk, and Linda Ronstadt.
Bing Crosby's Success
This song helped to strengthen Bing Crosby's standing as one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century.
Use in Movies
"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" was used in several movies, such as 1932's "Sing, Bing, Sing".
Song's Theme
"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You" breaks the barrier of typical love songs, as it expresses a lament of unrequited love.
Sinatra's Version
When Sinatra covered the song in the 1940s, he cited it as his all-time favorite song and said that it held a special place in his heart.
John Coltrane Version
Legendary jazz musician John Coltrane recorded an instrumental version of this song that is highly regarded in the world of jazz music.
Grammy Hall of Fame
The trio's version of the song (recorded in October 1932) was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Historic Significance
"I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You" contributed significantly to the development of popular American music, becoming a staple in both the jazz and pop genres.

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