Gloomy Sunday
Sarah Vaughan · Other Songs - Sarah Vaughan
Dearest, the shadows I live with are numberless
Little white flowers will never awaken you
Not where the black coach of sorrow has taken you
Angels have no thought of ever returning you
Would they be angry if I thought of joining you?
Gloomy Sunday
Gloomy is Sunday--with shadows I spend it all
My heart and I have decided to end it all
Soon there'll be candles and prayers that are sad I know
Let them not weep; let them know that I'm glad to go
Death is no dream, for in death I'm caressing you
With the last breath of my soul I'll be blessing you
Gloomy Sunday
Dreaming, I was only dreaming
I wake and I find you asleep in the deep of my heart here
Darling, I hope that my dream never haunted you
My heart is telling you how much I wanted you
Gloomy Sunday
About Gloomy Sunday
Sarah Vaughan's rendition of "Gloomy Sunday" stands as a definitive example of her mastery over jazz standards and her ability to infuse them with profound emotional depth. While the song's origins lie in folk and blues traditions, Vaughan transformed it into a soaring ballad that showcased her unparalleled vocal control and interpretive range. Her recording captures a melancholic atmosphere that resonates with the song's themes of heartbreak and despair, utilizing her signature vibrato and dynamic phrasing to create a hauntingly beautiful performance. This track exemplifies her career-long commitment to reimagining existing material, elevating it through her unique artistic vision and technical prowess. It remains a staple in the jazz repertoire, celebrated for its lyrical delivery and its ability to convey complex feelings through pure vocal expression.