What a Diff'rence a Day Made

Belford Hendricks Orchestra, Dinah Washington

About What a Diff'rence a Day Made

"What a Diff'rence a Day Made", also recorded as "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes", is a popular song originally written in Spanish by María Grever, a Mexican songwriter, in 1934 with the title "Cuando vuelva a tu lado" ("When I Return to Your Side"). The song is also known in English as “What a Diff'rence a Day Makes”, as popularized by Dinah Washington.


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1999
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What a difference a day made
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain

My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm a part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine

Lord, what a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss

It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you

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Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was an American Pianist, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Jazz singer. She has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", and called "The Queen of the Blues". She is a 1986 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. more »

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Written by: MARIA GREVER, STANLEY ADAMS

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
"What a Diff'rence a Day Made" was originally a Spanish song entitled "Cuando vuelva a tu lado", written and composed by Mexican artist María Grever.
English Version
The English version was introduced by Dinah Washington in 1959 and its lyrics were written by Stanley Adams.
Grammy Achievement
The song won Dinah Washington a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Performance" in 1960.
Chart Success
It became Dinah Washington's biggest hit, reaching number eight on the pop chart and number four on the R&B chart.
Milestone Recording
This song is considered one of the milestone recordings in pop, jazz, and rhythm and blues history.
Cover Versions
"What a Diff'rence a Day Made" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, across various genres, including Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, and Amy Winehouse.
Song Style
Dinah Washington's rendition is marked by her signature blend of jazz and R&B, underpinned by booming orchestrations.
Posthumous Recognition
The song continues to receive recognition and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, long after Dinah Washington's death.

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