The song of the day for Friday, September 13, 2024, is “My Old Flame.”
About This Song
“My Old Flame” was written in 1934 by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslaw. The song was written for the movie Belle of the Nineties, which starred Mae West. West was an ardent Duke Ellington fan and insisted that he and his orchestra be hired to do the film and accompany her when she sang it.
Billie Holiday recorded “My Old Flame” for Commodore Records in 1944.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “My Old Flame” in June 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1977. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.
“My Old Flame,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Lady Day’s 1944 recording of “My Old Flame.”
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