Everything Happens for the Best
Billie Holiday
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Always blue all in a mist It's plain as can be You're so mean to me But everything happens for the best You always play around You're running my heart so deep in the ground That O.K. everything happens for the best I loved you so madly Knew you would be true Now this thing has happened dear It's over all over because we're through So sorry dear it end this way Since the world begin The old folks say Everything happens for the best I loved you so madly Knew you would be true Now this thing has happened dear It's over all over because we're through So sorry dear it end this way Since the world begin The old folks say Everything happens for the best
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Written by: LINDSAY ELLISON, SCOTT BILLINGTON
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Everything Happens For The Best" is a song performed by Billie Holiday, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in 1939.
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ComposerThe tune was composed by the famous songwriter Sam H. Stept.
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LyricsThe lyrics for the song were written by Charles Tobias and Lew Brown.
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AlbumIt was featured in the Compilation album titled "The Complete Decca Recordings (disc 1)" released in 1991.
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Genre"Everything Happens for the Best" is classified as a jazz and blues genre song, reflecting the type of music that Holiday primarily performed.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Decca Records, a British label founded in 1929, recognized for its importance in the development of the music recording industry.
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PopularityThough not considered one of Holiday's most famous songs, it nevertheless adds to her reputation for compelling and emotionally deep performances.
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Personal Life InfluenceMany of Billie Holiday's songs including "Everything Happens for the Best" have melancholic undertones, often reflecting the hardships she faced in her personal life.
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InfluenceDespite being less known than other songs, "Everything Happens for the Best" contributed to paving the way for future artists in the jazz and blues genres.
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AvailabilityThis song is accessible on digital streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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ReviewsWhile official ratings for this 1939 single are scarce, many Billie Holiday fanatics regard it as a quality showcase of her talent and unique sound.
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Live PerformancesWhile detailed records of Holiday's performances of "Everything Happens for the Best" are sparse, it is known that she was a popular performer in clubs and concert venues during her career.
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LegacyJust like her other songs, "Everything Happens for the Best" contributes to Holiday's enduring legacy within the world of jazz music.
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