The song of the day for is “She’s Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good).”
About This Song
Duke Ellington wrote this song in 1941; the lyrics are by Paul Francis Webster. This song’s actual title is “I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)’. It was written for Ivie Anderson, who sang it in a revue called Jump For Joy. Anderson also recorded the song in 1941 with saxophonist Johnny Hodges that was well-received. The song has been widely recorded.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded this song as “She’s Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)” for his 1999 album Tony Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool. The arrangement is by Jorge Calandrelli.
“She’s Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good),” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, is available from iTunes.
As an extra treat, here’s the 1941 recording of “I’ve Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) featuring Ivie Anderson:
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