There's a Lull in My Life

Chet Baker

About There's a Lull in My Life

"There's a Lull in My Life" is a 1937 song, written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel for the film Wake Up and Live. A "torch ballad", it was released in 1937 as a single and became Alice Faye's only major hit record. Other popular versions in 1937 were by Teddy Wilson (vocal by Helen Ward), George Hall and His Orchestra, and by Duke Ellington (vocal by Ivie Anderson). It has also been performed by Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, and Tony Bennett.  


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1997
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Oh, there's a lull in my life 
It's just a void and empty space 
When you are not in my embrace
Oh, there's a lull In my life 
The moment that you go away 
There is no night, there is no day
The clock stops ticking
The world stops turning
Everything stops but the flame in my heart 
That keeps burning, burning
Oh, oh, oh
There's a lull In my life 
No matter how I may pretend
I know that you alone can end

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Chet Baker

Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and singer. more »

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Written by: HARRY REVEL, MACK GORDON

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9 facts about this song

Alice Faye
1. Alice Faye performed "There's a Lull in My Life" in the 1937 film "Wake Up and Live". 2. Although Faye was initially limited to supporting roles, her performance became a stepping stone towards her successful career in musical films in the 1930s and 1940s.
Chet Baker
3. Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker's rendition of "There's a Lull in My Life" appears on his 1959 album "Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe". 4. Baker, recognized for his improvisational abilities, imbued the song with a uniquely poignant, melancholy tone.
Ella Fitzgerald
5. Ella Fitzgerald, often referred to as the "First Lady of Song," included "There's a Lull in My Life" on her 1960 album "Hello, Love". 6. Fitzgerald brought her virtuosic scat singing and impeccable diction to the song, making it a favorite among fans of jazz standards.
Johnny Hartman
7. Famed balladeer Johnny Hartman recorded his rendition of "There's a Lull in My Life" on the 1963 album "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman". 8. This record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013, highlighting Hartman's smooth baritone voice and unique interpretation of the song.
Mack Gordon
9. Mack Gordon originally co-wrote "There's a Lull in My Life" with Harry Revel. 10. Following this, the composition won the 1937 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Nat King Cole
11. Renowned pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole recorded "There's a Lull in My Life" for his 1957 album "Love Is the Thing". 12. Cole's smooth, relaxed interpretation of the song made it a standout performance in his vast repertoire.
Natalie Cole
13. Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, likewise presented a memorable interpretation of "There's a Lull in My Life" in her album "Unforgettable... with Love" in 1991. 14. This song can be said to have served as a stylistic homage to her father.
Teddy Wilson
15. Jazz pianist Teddy Wilson performed a mesmerizing instrumental version of "There's a Lull in My Life" in his 1976 release, "Special Class". 16. His rendition was praised for his exceptional command over his instrument and his ability to breathe new life into a well-known standard.
Tony Bennett
17. Tony Bennett included his version of "There's a Lull in My Life" in his 1964 album, "The Many Moods of Tony". 18. As an iconic popular singer, Bennett brought a fresh emotional depth to the song with his passionate and distinctive vocal style.

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