I Sold My Heart To The Junkman

Gene Ammons · Other Songs - Gene Ammons

All over town they're talking about me

The whole world knows you're happy without me

You've broken my heart, So what do I care?

I'm thru with love, no more will I need it

The word itself, I'll never repeat it

A sign on my back I will wear, "This is my last love affair"



I gave my heart to you, the one that I trusted

You brought it back to me all broken and busted

So I sold my heart to the junkman

And I'll never fall in love again

You took my heart because you thought you could use it

Just like a little toy you battered and bruised it

So I sold my heart to the junkman

And I'll never fall in love again

Like a melodrama, in a simple manner

Love played the leading part

We had planned a happy ending

But I'm left with a broken heart

I'll throw away my pride and say we'll be friends, dear

Tear drops I cannot hide for this is the end, dear

I've sold my heart to the junkman

And I'll never fall in love again



I gave my heart to you, the one that I trusted

You brought it back to me all broken and busted

So I sold my heart to the junkman

And I'll never fall in love again

You took my heart because you thought you could use it

Just like a little toy you battered and bruised it,

So I sold my heart to the junkman

And I'll never fall in love again

Like a melodrama, in a simple manner

Love played the leading part

We had planned a happy ending

But I'm left with a broken heart

I'll throw away my pride and say we'll be friends, dear

Tear drops I cannot hide for this is the end, dear

I've sold my heart to the junkman

I Sold My Heart To The Junkman

Gene Ammons delivers a masterful tenor saxophone solo on this classic jazz standard, 'I Sold My Heart To The Junkman.' Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track exemplifies the hard bop style that defined the era, blending technical virtuosity with deep emotional expression. Ammons' improvisation is characterized by fluid phrasing and a rich, warm tone that cuts through the rhythm section with precision. The song, based on a composition by Jimmy Van Heusen and Ned Washington, serves as a vehicle for Ammons to showcase his ability to navigate complex harmonic structures while maintaining a soulful, conversational approach. This recording stands as a significant contribution to the hard bop canon, highlighting the artist's pivotal role in shaping the sound of mid-century jazz through his dynamic interplay with the ensemble.