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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 12, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Me, Myself and I

The song of the day for Friday, January 13, 2023, is “Me, Myself and I.”

About This Song

“Me, Myself and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, Allen Roberts, and Alvin S. Kaufman.It was first recorded in 1937 by several artists, including Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Bob Howard and His Orchestra, and Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra with vocalist Eddy Howard.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Me, Myself and I” in June 1996 for the album Tony Bennett On Holiday.

“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Lady Day’s 1937 recording of “Me, Myself and I.”

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allen Roberts, Alvin S. Kaufman, Billie Holiday, Irving Gordon, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

April 7, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Me, Myself and I

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 is “Me, Myself and I (Are All In Love With You).”

About This Song

“Me, Myself and You” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon with lyrics by Allan Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. Billie Holiday made one the earliest recordings of the song and made is popular. It has also been recorded by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Lester Young and Ruby Braff.

About This Version

Today’s song is the fourth song on Tony Bennett On Holiday. I love Bennett’s version on this recording. With just Sharon’s piano for accompaniment, it recalls the feel of the 1930s perfectly.

Me, Myself And I(Are All In Love With You)

Listen to Me, Myself And I(Are All In Love With You) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1997.

“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

About Billie Holiday’s Version

Billy Holiday recorded “Me, Myself and I” on June 15, 1937; the recording was listed as by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra. The orchestra consisted of Buck Clayton (trumpet), Edmond Hall (clarinet), Lester Young (tenor sax), James Sherman (piano), Freddie Green (guitar), Walter Page (bass), and Jo Jones (drums). There were two recordings that day: MX 21249-2 was released in Vocalion 3593 in 1937 on the flip side of “Without Your Love”; MX 21249-1 was released on Columbia CL-6129, a 10″ LP called Billie Holiday Sings released in 1950.

She sang it again the following week, June 23, 1937, on a live broadcast from the Savoy Ballroom with Count Basie and His Orchestra.

Here’s the original version as released in 1937 on the Vocalion label, as collected on the 3-CD Lady Day: The Best of Billie Holiday.

Me, Myself and I - Take 1

Listen to Me, Myself and I - Take 1 on Spotify. Billie Holiday · Song · 1933.

“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Lady Day: The Best of Billie Holiday, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allan Roberts, Alvin S. Kaufman, Billie Holiday, Irving Gordon

February 9, 2014 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Me, Myself and I

The song of the day for February 9, 2014 is “Me, Myself and I.”

About This Song

“Me, Myself and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, with lyrics by Allen Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. This song had several successful recordings in 1937, including those by Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman. This song has also been recorded by Ruby Braff, Lester Young and, of course, Tony Bennett.

About This Version

I had a request for another song from Tony Bennett’s On Holiday album (based on that listener’s enjoyment of “Trav’lin’ Light” from earlier in the week) and was happy to provide. I chose “Me, Myself and I” not only because it’s a terrific song and a great recording by Tony Bennett, but because I think it’s important for us all to remember that Billie Holiday sang all kinds of songs, not just the torch songs so often associated with her. Today’s song is an example of that.

Like the rest of the songs from Tony Bennett On Holiday, this song features Ralph Sharon on piano, with the orchestra arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

http://open.spotify.com/track/4qryy6FjSy0Muh50xUbLL9
“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allen Roberts, Alvin S. Kaufman, Billie Holiday, Irving Gordon, On Holiday

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