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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 18, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Ill Wind

The song of the day for Friday, January 19, 2018 is “Ill Wind.”

About This Song

“Ill Wind” was written in 1934 by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for their last show at the Cotton Club, where it was sung by Adelaide Hall. This song has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Kenton, Audra McDonald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra and, of course, Billie Holiday.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Ill Wind” in 1996 for the album Tony Bennett on Holiday, an album consisting of songs sung by Lady Day. Bobby Tucker, who played for Billie Holiday later in her career, was the musical consultant for the album.

Ill Wind (You"re Blowin" Me No Good)

Listen to Ill Wind (You"re Blowin" Me No Good) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1997.


“Ill Wind,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Tucker, Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

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