I Never Had a Chance

"I Never Had A Chance" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin, published in 1934. Popular versions that year were by Eddy Duchin and by Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra (vocal by Kenny Sargent).

Other notable recordings

 * Ray Noble (vocal by Al Bowlly), (1934) "The Great British Dance Bands Play the Music of Irving Berlin 1931-39", World Record Club
 * Frank Parrish & The Charlie Davis Orchestra (1934)
 * Lew Stone (vocal by Al Bowlly), (1934) "The Songs of Irving Berlin", Sanctuary Records
 * King Cole Trio - recorded August 6, 1947 for Capitol Records (vocal by Nat King Cole).
 * Dean Martin - recorded the song on November 26, 1956, for Capitol Records and it was issued as no. F3718 in May 1957.
 * Ella Fitzgerald - for her album Like Someone in Love (1957)
 * Anita O'Day - included in her album Pick Yourself Up with Anita O'Day (1957)
 * Peggy Lee - for her album Mink Jazz (1963)
 * Allen Toussaint, "Irving Berlin's 20 Greatest Themes" (1989), Laser
 * Greta Keller, "The Memory Lingers On - The Songs of Irving Berlin"