I Let a Song Go out of My Heart
Martha Tilton, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra, Benny Goodman
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I let a song go out of my heart It was the sweetest melody I know I lost heaven 'cause you were the song Since you and I have drifted apart Life doesn't mean a thing to me Please come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong Am I too late to make amends? You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friends I let a song go out of my heart Believe me, darlin', when I say I won't know sweet music until you return some day I let a song go out of my heart Believe me, darlin', when I say I won't know sweet music until you return some day
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Henry Nemo, John Redmond, Irving Mills
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8 facts about this song
Initial Release and Creators"I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" was first recorded and released in 1938.
- The song was composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics provided by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo, and John Redmond.
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Benny Goodman VersionThis version was performed by the Benny Goodman's Swing Orchestra, featuring lead vocalist Martha Tilton.
- The Goodman version of the song became an immediate hit, reaching the top of the "Billboard" charts in 1938.
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Mildred Bailey VersionMildred Bailey also recorded the song soon after its release, interacting with her usual style and bringing out the jazz undertone of the piece.
- It was Bailey’s version that gave the song its initial breakthrough in the music industry.
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Connee Boswell's InterpretationConnee Boswell was another key artist who performed this song, showcasing her unique vocal abilities and her adept approach to jazz music in her rendition.
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Ellington's Several VersionsComposer Duke Ellington himself also performed several versions of the song with his band.
- Notably, a 1945 recording of "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" by Ellington features the Jazz trumpet player "Hot Lips" Page.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been covered by countless artists and has become a standard in both the jazz and pop repertories.
- In 2004, it was one of 50 recordings chosen that year by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry, deeming it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important."
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Use in Films"I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" has also enjoyed popularity in films and television, being featured in several soundtracks, including the 1947 film "The Gangster" and the 1981 Woody Allen film "The Purple Rose of Cairo."
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Overall InfluenceThe song reflects the crucial time in American music when jazz was evolving and infiltrating the broader popular music landscape, and it remains an important milestone in that evolution.
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