"One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" Frank Sinatra

Considered to be Sinatra's ultimate saloon song, One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer for the 1943 musical, The Sky's the Limit,was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1947, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, and 1993. This is the version featured on his Capitol LP, Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely, recorded on June 26, 1958 with arrangements and conducting by Nelson Riddle. The pianist is Sinatra's long time collaborator, Bill Miller. The album is available on CD.

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Music

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• Frank Sinatra
• Pop
• 1950s

[photojean1]

This is genius. Sinatra. Johnny Mercer, harold Arlen. No better recording in my time.

Does anyone know who is on piano here? He's incredible. The whole thing is brilliant.

[catman916]

@photojean1 The piano player was Bill Miller, who was Sinatra's accompanist for many years.

[catman916]

@photojean1 The piano player was Bill Miller, who was Sinatra's accompanist for many years. See the info above.

[Runrome]

does any body know of any other singers who covered this number ?

[catman916]

@Runrome Yes, Perry Como, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Julie London all recorded it.

[PekskeCroma]

With this kind of music it almost feels good to be sad

[narutogurl05]

When I was watching White Collar Neal and June started to sing this song! First my jaw dropped at how amazing they singed it together and what justice they did for such a great song, then after I got over the shock a huge smile just lit up on my face. :D Whenever I need something to cheer me up I just go to that scene and watch it over and over.

[dennoow]

@Runrome robbie williams, dino, sammy davis jr.

[911TRAVELER]

Damn Right There's NO DIS-Likes ! ! 

[saintcruzin]

The entire lp is outstanding "Only the Lonely"! Sinatra at his best!!

[1mataleo1]

Thanks for posting this. There will never be another

[lindagrace1223]

"If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want happiness for a day -- go fishing. If you want happiness for a month -- get married. If you want happiness for a year -- inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime -- help someone else." Chinese Proverb

[Bix12]

This recording is exquisite...Capital Records in the early 60's w/the Nelson Riddle Orchestra--wow, simply superb.

[debro52]

@catman916 Fred Astaire too.

[debro52]

@catman916  Frad Astaire too.

[Alsgirlfriend]

Wow. Listening to this and then thinking of Boone's story... that's depressing. D:

Oh, and I really do love this song. It's so nice, and sad, but so... true.