Billie Holiday - Solitude (audio) Page

She first recorded it on May 9, 1941 , in New York City with an eight-piece studio orchestra. This version was famously released as the B-side to "God Bless the Child".

Another notable version was recorded in 1952 for Verve Records, which later became the title track for her album Solitude . Billie Holiday - Solitude (Audio)

The lyrics depict deep emotional isolation, with Holiday singing about being haunted by memories of "days gone by". Notable Versions and Playlists Billie Holiday - Solitude (Audio) She first recorded it on May 9, 1941

"Solitude" is one of Billie Holiday's most poignant jazz standards, originally composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills. The lyrics depict deep emotional isolation, with Holiday

The song highlights Holiday's signature improvisational skills and unique phrasing, which allowed her to manipulate tempo to emphasize the track's melancholic themes.