One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)
John Mayer, Tony Bennett
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Hey, John Yes, sir Come on, let's have a drink If you insist It's quarter to three There's no one in the place, except you and me Set 'em up, Joe You know, John, I got a little story that you ought to know Wait 'til you hear 'bout this We're drinking, my friend To the end of a brief episode I'm telling' you, that's what happened Make it one for my baby And one more for the road (here's to you, cheers) I got the routine (oh no, you too) So drop another nickel in the machine Man, I'm feeling so bad (wow) I wish you'd make that music dreamy and sad I could tell you a lot (you too, right?) But you've got to be true to your code (okay) Make it one for my baby And one more for the road You'd never know it, but buddy, I'm a kind of poet Yeah, that's right, I've got a lot of things to say And when I'm gloomy, you simply gotta listen to me Until it's talked away Let's have another drink Bartender, fill it up again, will you? That's how it goes John, I know you're getting very anxious to close (You don't know me well enough) Tony, thanks for the cheer I hope you don't mind me bending your ear 'Cause this torch that I found Must be drowned or it soon might explode Make it one for my baby And one more for the road (take it home now) That long (that long) Long road Let's leave it to it Sleep tight
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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12 facts about this song
Songwriters"One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)" was written by Harold Arlen, a prolific composer of American music, and Johnny Mercer, one of America's greatest song lyricists.
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Original PerformerFred Astaire was the original performer of the song, introducing it in the musical film "The Sky's The Limit" in 1943.
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Frank Sinatra's PerformanceFrank Sinatra is one of the most famous performers of "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)". He considered it his top favorite, often closing his shows with this poignant torch song.
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Song ContentKnown as a "saloon song," it captures the late-night lament of a lonely man drowning his sorrows, as he tells his story to a bartender.
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Count Basie's VersionJazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie also recorded a version of "One for My Baby," promoting its aura of raw emotion and melancholy with his signature touch.
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Tony Bennett's PerformanceRenowned crooner Tony Bennett also recorded a version of the song. His version was noted for its rich, emotional resonance and masterful vocal phrasing.
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Frankie Laine's VersionPop singer Frankie Laine was also among the performers of "One for My Baby". His blues-leaning interpretation added yet another dimension to the song's diverse range of versions.
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Multiple CoversThe song has been covered countless times, by artists in various genres, becoming something of a standard in American music.
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CompositionIts melody, written in the blues-scale, and clever lyrics have contributed to the song's enduring popularity.
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Billboard ChartsAlthough the original Fred Astaire version did not chart, Sinatra's version became a significant hit. Count Basie's version with Sinatra also reached the Billboard charts.
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Sinatra's LegacySinatra's performances of "One for My Baby" on his television specials, particularly his 1958 one directed by Sinatra and A.J. Heinz, are considered television classics.
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Lyrics FeatureAn interesting aspect of the song is the number of drinks the protagonist takes. In the lyrics, he takes "one for his baby" and "one more for the road," hence the song's title. The phrase "one for the road" has since become a commonly used saying.
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