: Bob Russell added the lyrics in 1942 , shifting the focus to a jilted lover who chooses isolation to avoid painful memories.

: While rooted in jazz, Etta James infuses the track with soul and R&B elements , consistent with her transition into a more mature, traditional pop-styled singer during her early Chess Records years. Lyrical Themes

: The song was originally an instrumental titled "Never No Lament," recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra in May 1940 .