Look for the Silver Lining

When we listen to Look for the Silver Lining in Chet Baker's interpretation, we are faced with a melody that, in the context of the album, seems like a luminous respite. It is as if, after a journey through themes laden with unease and melancholy, this piece invites us to find that glimmer of hope in the midst of the storm. The song, originally, is a creation by Jerome Kern, with music, and B.G. DeSylva, with the lyrics. It was conceived in 1919 for a theatrical production called Zip, Goes a Million, which did not achieve the expected success.

However, the song's fortune changed the following year, in 1920, when it was included in the musical Sally. It was there that Marilyn Miller popularized it, turning it into a well-known tune. Over time, other artists have also covered it, with Judy Garland's interpretation being one of the most resonant and still remembered. The version we have here, produced by Richard Bock, has a duration of 2 minutes and 39 seconds, just enough time to convey that sense of optimism that contrasts with the overall tone of the record.