Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records. Her trademark songs are well known to most people familiar with jazz of the 50s and 60s; among them are "Lullaby of Birdland" and "All about Ronnie."
More-complete bio and discography: http://www.mrlucky.com/songbirds/html/jul99/c_cconnor.html
A good obituary can be found on http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/02/chris-connor-obituary
The Thrill Is Gone
Chris Connor Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
No you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Oh although I'll still live on baby
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
Oh the thrill is gone baby
Its gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
Just like I know I know I should
I'm free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Free free free free now baby
Baby I'm free from your spell
Now that its all over
All that I can do is wish you well
The thrill is gone
Gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away for good
Oh you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day
The thrill is gone
I'm free from your spell.
"The Thrill is Gone" is a song about heartbreak and the loss of excitement in a romantic relationship. Chris Connor sings about how the "thrill" of being with her lover is no longer there and that she has been wronged in some way, causing her partner to one day recognize their mistake. The song opens with the repetition of the line, "The thrill is gone," emphasizing the end of the excitement and passion in her relationship. Connor sings about her loneliness, but also her hope for the future, where she will be in a position to welcome her partner back with open arms. She expresses her relief at being free from her partner's spell and wishes her partner well.
The lyrics are open to interpretation but it seems that the singer has been hurt by her partner's actions. The song speaks to the universal experience of lost love and the pain that comes with it. The repetition of the line "The thrill is gone" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of finality and emotional numbness that the singer is feeling. The lyrics convey the idea that even though one is free from a toxic relationship, the heartache remains.
Overall, "The Thrill is Gone" paints a picture of the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, and how the joy and excitement can quickly fade away, leading to heartache and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
I no longer feel the excitement and passion that we once shared
The thrill is gone away
The feeling has completely left and is no longer present
The thrill is gone baby
The intense and thrilling emotion we once had is no longer there
The thrill is gone away from me
I no longer feel the same excitement and passion that I once did
No you done me wrong baby
You have hurt me and caused this feeling to disappear
You'll be sorry some day
Someday you will regret your actions and the hurt you caused me
Oh although I'll still live on baby
Even though I am no longer experiencing the same level of excitement, I will continue living my life
But so lonely I'll be
However, I will feel lonely without the excitement and passion we once had
The thrill is gone away for good
The excitement and passion we once shared is gone forever
Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
One day I know I will be able to move on and love again
Just like I know I know I should
I know that I should be able to love again, just like I know I can
I'm free now baby
I am no longer under your control or influence
I'm free from your spell
I am no longer held captive by your charm or power over me
Free free free free now baby
I am completely free from your grasp and am able to live my life without you
Now that its all over
Now that our relationship is finished
All that I can do is wish you well
I have no ill feelings towards you, and simply wish you the best for the future
Gone away for good
The feeling of excitement and passion is gone forever
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEW BROWN, RAY HENDERSON
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