All Too Soon

Duke Ellington

About All Too Soon

"All Too Soon" is a 1940 song composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics written by Carl Sigman. It is recorded in the key of C major. It was subsequently recorded by several contemporary and modern artists.


Year:
1999
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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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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the opinion of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe, "[i]n the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington." A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, film scores, popular, and classical. His career spanned more than 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies, composing stage musicals, and world tours. Several of his instrumental works were adapted into songs that became standards. Due to his invent… more »

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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.
Release Details
The song was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra in 1940. This recording was then issued by Victor Records.
Performance Aspects
One 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.
Lyricist Information
Carl 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?"
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.
Piece Style
The song is often associated with the 'big band' era of jazz and showcases Ellington's skill in composition and orchestration.
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.
Album Information
One of the notable versions of "All Too Soon" appears on Duke Ellington's 1958 album, "Ellington Indigos," released by Columbia Records.
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.
Original Band Members
The 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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