The song of the day for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, is “Don’t Cry Baby.”
About This Song
“Don’t Cry Baby” was written in 1929 by James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, and Stella Unger. Jimmy Johnson was a composer and pianist who, along with Jelly Roll Morton, became prominent in the era between ragtime and the stride piano techniques in early jazz. Saul Bernie and Stella Unger were both active composers in the 1920s. It was first sung by Bessie Smith in 1929. Erskine Hawkins recorded it in 1943; this version reached #1 on the Harlem Hit Parade in 1943 and #15 on the popular charts. Etta James recorded it in 1961 as well.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Good Morning Heartache” in 2001 for Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues. Rob Mathes wrote the vocal arrangement.
“Don’t Cry Baby,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues,” is available on Apple Music.
Don’t Cry Baby” was first recorded in 1929, with Bessie Smith on vocals, accompanied by James P. Johnson.
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