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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 18, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Good Morning, Heartache

The song of the day for Monday, June 19, 2023, is “Good Morning Heartache.”

About This Song

“Good Morning, Heartache” was written in 1946 by Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake, and Dan Fisher. The song is strongly associated with Billie Holiday, who recorded the song in 1946. The popularity of the song was revived when Diana Ross recorded it for the Billie Holiday biographical film Lady Sings The Blues, released in 1972.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Good Morning, Heartache” in June 1996 for his album dedicated to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Good Morning, Heartache,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1946 recording:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

January 5, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Good Morning Heartache

The song of the day for Wednesday, January 6, 2021, is “Good Morning Heartache.”

About This Song

“Good Morning, Heartache” was written in 1946 by Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake, and Dan Fisher. The song is strongly associated with Billie Holiday, who recorded the song in 1946. The popularity of the song was revived when Diana Ross recorded it for the Billie Holiday biographical film Lady Sings The Blues, released in 1972.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Good Morning Heartache” in 1996 for the album Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1977. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

Good Morning, Heartache

Tony Bennett · Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday · Song · 1997

“Good Morning Heartache,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1946 recording.

Good Morning Heartache

Billie Holiday · The Decca Singles Vol. 1: 1945-1949 · Song · 2017

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

September 8, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Good Morning Heartache

The song of the day for Friday, September 9, 2016 is “Good Morning Heartache.”

About This Song

“Good Morning Heartache” was written by Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake and Dan Fisher in 1946. It is, of course, strongly associated with Billie Holiday, who recorded the song in 1946. The popularity of the song was revived when Diana Ross recorded it for the Billie Holiday biographical film Lady Sings The Blues, released in 1972.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded today’s song in 1996 for his album of songs sung by Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday.

Good Morning, Heartache

Tony Bennett · Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday · Song · 1997


“Good Morning Heartache,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, rene Higginbotham, Tony Bennett On Holiday

April 29, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Good Morning, Heartache

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 29, 2015 is “Good Morning, Heartache.”

About This Song

“Good Morning, Heartache” was written in 1946 by Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake and Dan Fisher. The song is quite sad, sadder even than most ballads. The singer notes yet another day since his or her lover left and so wishes it a good morning and even invites it to sit done. Billie Holiday made the first and most well-known recording of this song. Other recordings include those by Etta Jones, Dinah Washington, Natalie Cole and Ann Hampton Calloway.

About This Version

Tony Bennett’s version of “Good Morning, Heartache” finds the deep despair in this song. Jorge Calandrelli’s arrangement is quite good, using a dark sound from the strings to great effect.

Good Morning, Heartache

Tony Bennett · Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday · Song · 1997


“Good Morning, Heartache,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

About Billie Holiday’s Version

Billie Holiday’s first recording of “Good Morning, Heartache” (MX W73300-A) was made on January 22, 1946. It was released on Decca 23676 with another song recorded at that session, “No Good Man.” She was accompanied by Bill Stegmeyer’s Orchestra, including Bill Stegmeyer (alto sax), Joe Springer (piano), Armand Camgros, Bernard Kaufman and Hank Ross (tenor sax), Gordon “Chris” Griffin and Joe Guy (trumpet), Tiny Grimes (guitar), John Simmons (bass) and Sidney Catlett (drums). There were four string players as well, but their names are not known.

Good Morning, Heartache

Listen to Good Morning, Heartache on Spotify. Song · Billie Holiday · 1995


“Good Morning, Heartache,” as well as Billie Holiday’s Greatest Hits, is available from .

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Tony Bennett On Holiday

October 23, 2014 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Good Morning, Heartache

The song of the day for Thursday, October 23, 201 is “Good Morning, Heartache.”

About This Song

“Good Morning, Heartache” was written in 1945 by Irene Higginbotham, Ervin Drake and Dan Fisher. Billie Holiday made the first recording of this song in January, 1946. Even though many other artists have recorded “Good Morning, Heartache,” the song is completely identified with Holiday.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this song in 1996 for his album in tribute to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday. One of Miss Holiday’s pianists, Bobby Tucker, was a consultant on the album.

Good Morning, Heartache

Tony Bennett · Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday · Song · 1997


“Good Morning, Heartache,” as well as the album Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Tony Bennett On Holiday

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