The Thrill Is Gone is a 1931 song composed by Ray Henderson with lyrics by Lew Brown. It was first sung by Everett Marshall in the Broadway revue George White's Scandals in 1931, and the first recording appeared later that year by Rudy Vallée And His Connecticut Yankees on the Victor label, becoming a hit at number 10. The tune blends traditional pop and jazz and has since become a jazz standard covered by many artists. Notable versions include Chet Baker's 1954 Sings, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and Julie London. A fun fact: Elvis Costello was inspired by Chet Baker's cover to write Almost Blue for his album Imperial Bedroom.
