I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You
Bing Crosby
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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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Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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CollaborationThis song resulted from a collaboration between famous composers Victor Young, Bing Crosby, and Ned Washington.
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Jazz StandardIt quickly became a jazz standard and has been performed and recorded by numerous artists since it was first released.
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Billboard ChartsBing Crosby's rendition of the song hit the charts reaching #5 in 1932.
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Covered by Other MusiciansSince its inception, the song has been covered by many notable artists including Frank Sinatra, Thelonious Monk, and Linda Ronstadt.
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Bing Crosby's SuccessThis song helped to strengthen Bing Crosby's standing as one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century.
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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".
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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.
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Sinatra's VersionWhen 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.
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John Coltrane VersionLegendary jazz musician John Coltrane recorded an instrumental version of this song that is highly regarded in the world of jazz music.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe trio's version of the song (recorded in October 1932) was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
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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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