This song originated as a last-minute number for a mid-1930's British revue. However, it has taken on the status of a standard with performances from Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and a powerful version by rocker Bryan Ferry.
Performer
Paris Bennett - April 18, 2006
Songwriters
Harry Link, Holt Marvell, and Jack Strachey
Notable Recorded Version
- Benny Goodman (1936) (Listen)
- Billie Holiday (1936) (Listen)
- Nat King Cole - Track from Just One of Those Things album (1961) (Listen)
- Bryan Ferry - Track from These Foolish Things album (1973) (Listen)
- Rod Stewart - Track from It Had to Be You...The Great American Songbook album (2002) (Listen)
Key Lyric Phrase
An airline ticket to romantic places
And still my heart has wings
These foolish things
Remind me of you
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