I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
Wynonie Harris · Other Songs - Wynonie Harris
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
Recorded in 1939 by Wynonie Harris, this electrifying blues track stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of rhythm and blues. Harris's raw, high-pitched vocals and the song's driving, syncopated rhythm helped define the sound of the Chicago blues scene during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The recording captures the frenetic energy that would later influence rock and roll, showcasing Harris's ability to deliver a powerful, danceable groove that transcended traditional blues structures. As one of the most recorded songs in blues history, it remains a testament to the artist's unique voice and the genre's rapid transformation during the pre-war era.