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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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

Listen to Good Morning, Heartache on Spotify. Tony Bennett · 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

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