THE THRILL IS GONE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Thrill Is Gone" was composed by Ray Henderson with lyrics by Lew Brown and published in 1931. It originally appeared in the Broadway revue "George White’s Scandals of 1931," where it was introduced to theatre audiences.

Early recordings by Rudy Vallée and other popular vocalists contributed to the song’s initial success. Its melody and lyric content reflect the bittersweet romantic themes common in early-1930s songwriting.

The tune later entered the jazz standard repertoire through interpretations by singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Chet Baker. Its 32-bar structure and introspective mood make it well suited to expressive phrasing and subtle harmonic exploration.