They Can't Take That Away From Me / Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

by Billie Holiday

Type: Single
Released: April 1937
Label: Vocalion
Country: United States
Community rating: 3.98/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capturing the sophisticated phrasing of a young vocalist fronting her own studio ensemble, this double-sided release interprets iconic Gershwin melodies with profound nuance. The recording demonstrates an ability to transcend standard dance band fare, infusing popular song forms with an unmistakable, rhythmically elastic jazz sensibility.

Genres

Vocal Jazz
Standards

Descriptors: melodic, vocal, orchestral, piano, strings

Tracklist

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off (2:36)
They Can't Take That Away From Me (4:08)

Credits

Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra - primary artist
George & Ira Gershwin - written-by