A classic part of the repertoire of the Duke Ellington Orchestra,, Ella Fitzgerald cut what is probably the definitive version in the late 1950's as part of her songbook series.
Performer
Katharine McPhee - May 16, 2006
Songwriter
Duke Ellington and Don George
Notable Recorded Version
- Duke Ellington - Track from Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Vol. 4 Album (1943) (Listen)
- Ella Fitzgerald - Track From Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook Album (1958) (Listen)
Key Lyric Phrase
Ain't got the change of a nickel
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
I ain't got nothing but the blues
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