There Is No Greater Love

Miles Davis

About There Is No Greater Love

"There Is No Greater Love" is a 1936 jazz standard composed by Isham Jones, with lyrics by Marty Symes. It was the last hit song for Jones's orchestra before the bandleader turned the orchestra over to Woody Herman, beginning the latter's 50-year career as a bandleader. The song is often played as a ballad – an example of this approach is Dinah Washington's 1954 recording on Dinah Jams. Medium-tempo swing renditions have also been recorded by several artists, including Miles Davis, Gene Ammons, and Sonny Stitt.  


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2004
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There is no greater love
Than what I feel for you
No greater love,
No heart so true

There is no greater thrill
Than what you bring to me
No sweeter song
Than what you sing to me

You're the sweetest thing
I have ever known
And to think that
You are mine alone.

There is no greater love
In all the world, it's true
No greater love
Than what I feel for you

You're the sweetest thing
I have ever known,
And to think that
You are mine alone.

There is no greater love
In all the world, it's true
No greater love
Than what I feel for you

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Miles Davis

Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. more »

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Written by: ISHAM JONES, MARTY SYMES

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General Facts
"There Is No Greater Love" is a popular jazz standard composed in 1936 by Isham Jones, with lyrics written by Marty Symes. - Though it's been covered by many artists, it was most popularly recorded by jazz musicians like Gene Ammons, Miles Davis, Sonny Stitt, and Woody Herman.
Gene Ammons Facts
Gene Ammons recorded "There Is No Greater Love" as a tenor saxophonist. - His version of the song features his signature "fat" tone, a skillful rhythmic approach, and trademark vibrato.
Miles Davis Facts
Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in jazz history, covered "There Is No Greater Love" on his album 'Round About Midnight in 1957. - This song was one of the slower pieces in the album, displaying Davis's stunning and minimalistic trumpet playing.
Sonny Stitt Facts
Sonny Stitt, a versatile saxophonist associated with bebop and hard bop, has also performed "There Is No Greater Love." - Stitt's interpretation of the song has been praised for its fluidity, swift runs, and understated but powerful emotional depth.
Woody Herman Facts
Woody Herman's version of "There Is No Greater Love" came from his time as a clarinetist, alto/tenor saxophonist, singer, and leader of one of the greatest big bands in jazz history. - "There Is No Greater Love" showcases Herman's big band at its tight-knit best, emphasizing their collective improvisation skills over individual solos.
Legacy Facts
The song "There Is No Greater Love" has continued to be a popular standard in jazz, frequently performed and recorded by new generations of musicians. - The diverse and unique interpretations of "There Is No Greater Love" by Gene Ammons, Miles Davis, Sonny Stitt, and Woody Herman have given the song a timeless appeal and influence in the world of jazz.

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