The song of the day for Monday, March 17, 2025, is “Me, Myself and I.”
About This Song
“Me, Myself and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, with lyrics by Allan Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. It was recorded several times in 1937: Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Bob Howard and His Orchestra with vocals by Eddy Howard. Later recordings include those by Lester Young, Ruby Braff, and Tony Bennett.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Me, Myself and I” in June 1966 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Ralph Sharon accompanied Bennett for this recording. Bobby Tucker, who played piano for Billie Holiday from 1946 to 1949, was a musical consultant for the album.
Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.
“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday , is available on Apple Music.
Here is Billie Holiday’s 1937 recording of “Me, Myself and I” with Lester Young.
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