Deep Night


"Deep Night" is a song and jazz standard with a melody composed in 1929 by Charles E. Henderson and lyrics written by Rudy Vallee. The tune is written in a minor key.

History

The song was first recorded in 1929 by Vallee with The Connecticut Yankees, as the B side of his song "Weary River". These were the first recordings Vallee made for RCA Victor. Popular recordings in 1929 were those by Vallee and by Ruth Etting.

Recorded versions

It has been covered by many jazz musicians notably:
It has also been recorded by vocalists, including:

Popular culture

Deep Night was also part of the sound track of the films My Own Private Idaho, "Tomorrow Is Another Day" and Bonnie and Clyde. and features in the Score of Matthew Bourne's 2021 dance theatre work 'The Midnight Bell'.