I think I've said this before. But here goes again. Jaye P. Morgan is in the ballpark with Holiday and Sinatra on this one. Morgan has a smokey, dark brown emotion that plays well with the sultry ballad. I think Holiday and Sinatra would be happy to share stage center with Morgan.
Thanks for this!!!!! just Thanks ...between billie and frank? on this one its billie, she makes it sound like its about everything, and she knows it all.
Don't even try to compare Sinatra with Billie. They were both deeply passionate about their music and that's where the similarity ends. Their musical interpretations were completely different as were their personalities.
@DaveVelo1 actually I think Sinatra and Billie both interpreted song the same way. They both told stories through their music and were honest when they sang of the hurt and pain. When Billie and Frank sang a sad song you believed them and you believed they lived through it and were singing right to you. Both could move me deeply.
Well not to be too childish here lol, it's between Sinatra and Billie. Well I'll cast my vote for Billie's version only because it's the best! And I'm sure Sinatra wouldn't mind if I say this wherever he is in Heaven!
The lyrics of this song were written by Johnny Mercer on the train to Chicago after hearing the melody played by Jimmy van Heusen. At least that's how Gene Lees has it in his 'Portrait of Johnny: The Life of John Herndon Mercer.'
Anyway, in 1939 this song was among the first that came out of the productive VanHeusen/Mercer collaboration.
The recording is from September 1954 and Billie is accompanied by pianist Bobby Tucker.
Magical chord progression in the composition, well contained playing by the pianist, great microphone balancing by the recordist, and then that voice of Billie, for all who knew her clearly singing about her addiction...
i thought about you you--- lewis music company --- van heusen --- ashley -- herb leventhal--- music in the 40's / 50's -----
levenho2 1 month ago
I think I've said this before. But here goes again. Jaye P. Morgan is in the ballpark with Holiday and Sinatra on this one. Morgan has a smokey, dark brown emotion that plays well with the sultry ballad. I think Holiday and Sinatra would be happy to share stage center with Morgan.
ccaammiiittoo1 2 months ago
I prefer pre-heroin Billie as opposed to post heroin droned,cracked out wasted voice Billie.
maeviac30 4 months ago
One of the greatest storytellers for sure. A perfect little gem. Thank You.
Loumademe 6 months ago
moving..thanks billie...
love and joy to billie
grwatanabe 6 months ago
Thanks for this!!!!! just Thanks ...between billie and frank? on this one its billie, she makes it sound like its about everything, and she knows it all.
monkeystone1000 1 year ago
Don't even try to compare Sinatra with Billie. They were both deeply passionate about their music and that's where the similarity ends. Their musical interpretations were completely different as were their personalities.
DaveVelo1 1 year ago
@DaveVelo1 actually I think Sinatra and Billie both interpreted song the same way. They both told stories through their music and were honest when they sang of the hurt and pain. When Billie and Frank sang a sad song you believed them and you believed they lived through it and were singing right to you. Both could move me deeply.
honeybee7700 1 year ago 2
@DaveVelo1 True!
ccaammiiittoo1 2 months ago in playlist billie holiday
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alexxenophon 1 year ago
Well not to be too childish here lol, it's between Sinatra and Billie. Well I'll cast my vote for Billie's version only because it's the best! And I'm sure Sinatra wouldn't mind if I say this wherever he is in Heaven!
damone77 1 year ago 2
The lyrics of this song were written by Johnny Mercer on the train to Chicago after hearing the melody played by Jimmy van Heusen. At least that's how Gene Lees has it in his 'Portrait of Johnny: The Life of John Herndon Mercer.'
Anyway, in 1939 this song was among the first that came out of the productive VanHeusen/Mercer collaboration.
The recording is from September 1954 and Billie is accompanied by pianist Bobby Tucker.
reekum1 2 years ago 5
Magical chord progression in the composition, well contained playing by the pianist, great microphone balancing by the recordist, and then that voice of Billie, for all who knew her clearly singing about her addiction...
reekum1 2 years ago
when was this recorded?
mrspatrickcampbell 2 years ago
@mrspatrickcampbell, 1954.
nigel1034 1 year ago
This is the all time best version
to my humble opinion
Thank you Sir
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ankhaton 2 years ago 2