Love Has Gone Away
Abbey Lincoln · Other Songs - Abbey Lincoln
for yesterday heaving a side love said goodbye
so with sad and love, love walked away, a spirit child
love had to go, loves has to play,
love went away, away from a place of fools in pain
with teardrops and heartaches all again
only a game of hatred and love
all thrown in together
of kiss or shove
reaching for my hand
love walked away, sighing to leave, but ready to stay
love walked away
love walked away
loved walked away and I walked away with love.
It change for my heart, love walked away
sad in to leave, ready to stay
love walked away
love walked away
love walked away, and i walked away with love.
Love Has Gone Away
Abbey Lincoln's 1963 recording of 'Love Has Gone Away' stands as a defining moment in the evolution of the soul and jazz vocal traditions. Recorded in New Orleans, the track showcases Lincoln's unique ability to blend the raw emotionalism of gospel with the sophisticated phrasing of jazz. The song's haunting melody and Lincoln's distinctive, breathy delivery create an intimate atmosphere that resonates deeply with listeners. As a staple of the New Orleans jazz scene, the recording highlights the city's rich musical heritage and Lincoln's status as a pivotal figure in the genre. Her performance captures a universal sense of longing, making the track a timeless example of vocal storytelling within the soul and jazz canon.