All Too Soon
Duke Ellington
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All too soon We had to part The moment you had touched my heart And with you went my dream All too soon All too sweet Was our affair And you put all the sweetness there What a shame that it's gone All too soon I knew the strange delights That only you in love could bring And as I reached the heights The bottom fell from everything You should know as well as I Our love deserves another try For we whispered goodbye All too soon Too soon
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Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
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10 facts about this song
Composition Features"All Too Soon" is a jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics added later by Carl Sigman.
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Release DetailsThe song was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra in 1940. This recording was then issued by Victor Records.
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Performance AspectsOne of the salient features of this piece is the solo by Ben Webster, a tenor saxophonist. His soulful performance contributed significantly to the song's popularity.
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Lyricist InformationCarl Sigman, who provided the lyrics for "All Too Soon," was a prolific songwriter. His other works include hits such as "It's All in the Game" and "What Now, My Love?"
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Song Influence"All Too Soon" has been covered by numerous jazz artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Quincy Jones, among others.
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Piece StyleThe song is often associated with the 'big band' era of jazz and showcases Ellington's skill in composition and orchestration.
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Song Recognition"All Too Soon" is considered a standard in the American Songbook, a prestigious collection of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the 20th century.
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Album InformationOne of the notable versions of "All Too Soon" appears on Duke Ellington's 1958 album, "Ellington Indigos," released by Columbia Records.
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Music Structure"All Too Soon" maintains a moderately slow tempo, typical of many jazz ballads. The composition follows the standard AABA form, commonly used in popular music and jazz.
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Original Band MembersThe original recording of "All Too Soon" featured several prominent members of Duke Ellington's orchestra, such as Ben Webster and Jimmy Blanton.
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