The song of the day for Sunday, January 15, 2023, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”
About This Song
“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts in 1945. 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 June 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1977. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.
“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1945 recording of today’s song.