"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
Allen Toussaint, "Irving Berlin's 20 Greatest Themes", Laser
Anita O'Day - included in her album Pick Yourself Up with Anita O'Day (1957) 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) Frank Parrish & The Charlie Davis Orchestra (1934) Greta Keller, "The Memory Lingers On - The Songs of Irving Berlin" King Cole Trio - recorded August 6, 1947 for Capitol Records (vocal by Nat King Cole). Lew Stone (vocal by Al Bowlly), (1934) "The Songs of Irving Berlin", Sanctuary Records Peggy Lee - for her album Mink Jazz (1963) Ray Noble (vocal by Al Bowlly), (1934) "The Great British Dance Bands Play the Music of Irving Berlin 1931-39", World Record Club