I'm In The Mood For Love
Benny Goodman · Other Songs - Benny Goodman
Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
I'm in the mood for love?
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
I'm In The Mood For Love
Benny Goodman's 1959 recording of 'I'm In The Mood For Love' stands as a definitive jazz interpretation of the classic song. As a pioneering clarinetist and leader of the first great swing orchestra, Goodman infused this romantic standard with his signature hot, virtuosic style, blending bebop influences with traditional swing. The track exemplifies his ability to elevate existing material into a fresh, energetic performance that captured the spirit of the late swing era. Released during a period when Goodman was actively promoting jazz as a serious art form, the recording showcases his technical prowess and emotional depth, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.