Chloe
Duke Ellington · Other Songs - Duke Ellington
Someone's calling, no reply
Nightshade's falling, hear him sigh
Chloe! Chloe!
Empty spaces in his eyes
Empty arms outstretched, he's crying
Through the black of night
I've got to go where you are
If it's dark or bright
I've got to go where you are
I'll go through the dismal swampland
Searching for you
For if you are lost there
Let me be there too
Through the smoke and flame
I've got to go where you are
For no ways can be too far
Where you are
Ain't no chains can bind you
If you live, I'll find you
Love is calling me
I've got to go where you are
Chloe
Duke Ellington's 'Chloe' stands as a testament to his enduring mastery of the Great American Songbook. Composed by Ellington with lyrics by Bob Russell, the piece captures the sophisticated elegance that defined his orchestral approach to jazz. The song reflects the composer's ability to blend lyrical tenderness with complex harmonic structures, creating a recording that resonates with both intimacy and grandeur. As part of a vast discography that includes timeless standards like 'Misty' and 'Take the 'A' Train', 'Chloe' exemplifies Ellington's unique voice in the jazz canon. The work remains a cherished song in his catalogue, showcasing the emotional depth and instrumental precision that made him a central figure in twentieth-century music. Listeners encounter a composition that balances swing rhythms with a lyrical melody, securing its place among the many celebrated recordings in his extensive body of work.