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This Is My Last Affair
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Wikipedia article
'"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'. Popular recordings in 1937 were by Mildred Bailey; Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra (vocal by Billie Holiday); and by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.
Other notable recordings
*Ella Fitzgerald - a single release for Decca Records (catalog 1061) in 1936 and for the album 'Ella and Basie!' (1963)
*Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra, recorded for Victor Records (catalog No. 25527A) on February 8, 1937.
*Peggy Lee - a transcription session in 1945.
*The Serenaders c.1950.
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.
References
Category:1936 songs
Category:Billie Holiday songs
Category:Peggy Lee songs
Category:Ella Fitzgerald songs
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