This Is My Last Affair
"My Last Affair" (sometimes This Is My Last Affair) is a song written by Haven Johnson and introduced by Billie Haywood in the Broadway musical revue New Faces of 1936.[1] Popular recordings in 1937 were by Mildred Bailey; Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra (vocal by Billie Holiday); and by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.[2]
Other notable recordings
- Ella Fitzgerald - a single release for Decca Records (catalog 1061) in 1936[3] and for the album Ella and Basie! (1963)
- Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra, recorded for Victor Records (catalog No. 25527A) on February 8, 1937.[4]
- Peggy Lee - a transcription session in 1945.[5]
- The Serenaders c.1950.[6]
This poetic tune also had been recorded on '78 Radio Transcription Disk, presented by Violet Wanita Hamilton on NBC Radio, within a Three X Sisters song set in 1937.
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References
- Clarke, Donald (2002). Billie Holiday: Wishing On The Moon. New York: Da Capo Press. p. 117. ISBN 0306811367.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 595. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- "Peggy Lee Discography". Peggy Lee Discography. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- "The Online Discographical Project". 78discography.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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