"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" Jimmy Mesene, "Hits of the 1930s (Vol. 1, British Dance Bands on Decca)", featured in the 2021 Marvel short film, "Werewolf By Night"
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