"Easy Living" (1937) is a jazz standard written by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robin for the film Easy Living where it was the main theme of the score but not sung.[1][2] A popular recording in 1937 was by Teddy Wilson with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Lester Young.[3]

A multitude of other artists have also recorded the song.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, John S. (1987-04-30). "CABARET: RAINGER REVUE". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  2. ↑ Gioia, Ted (2012). The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire. New York City: Oxford University Press. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-19-993739-4.
  3. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin: Record Research. p. 215. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
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