Taking a Chance on Love

"Taking a Chance on Love" is a popular song from the 1940 Broadway musical Cabin in the Sky. It was introduced by Ethel Waters playing the role of Petunia Jackson both on Broadway and later in the 1943 MGM musical Cabin in the Sky (film). The song was written by Vernon Duke with lyrics by John La Touche and Ted Fetter (see 1940 in music). It has become a standard.[1]

This article is about the song. For the 2004 album by Jane Monheit, see Taking a Chance on Love (album). For the Hallmark Channel TV movie, see Taking a Chance on Love (film).
"Taking a Chance on Love"
Song
Published1940 by Leo Feist, Inc.
Composer(s)Vernon Duke
Lyricist(s)John La Touche and Ted Fetter

A Benny Goodman cover featuring Helen Forrest (which was recorded in 1940)[2] reached No. 1 in 1943; Sammy Kaye also enjoyed chart success in 1943, reaching the No. 13 position.[3] Since then, "Taking A Chance On Love" has become part of the American Songbook and has been sung and recorded by many prominent performers, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett.

References
  1. Burlingame, Sandra. "Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Taking a Chance on Love)". jazzstandards.com. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
  2. "Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #9". 1972.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 589. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
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