Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Thursday, July 29, 2021, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Composer Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calendrelli did the arrangement.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present Billie Holiday’s 1945 recorded of today’s song.