Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields - I Can't Give You Anything But Love: 3 Professional Arrangements
"I Can't Give You Anything But Love" is a jazz and pop standard from the 1920s, originally introduced in the Broadway revue "Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1928." Its enduring popularity stems from recordings by icons like Billie Holiday, whose soulful interpretation in the 1930s helped cement the song's legacy.
This jazz standard, famously interpreted by Billie Holiday, encapsulates the optimism and struggles of the 1920s. Its lyrics playfully contrast material poverty with romantic devotion, reflecting both Tin Pan Alley charm and African-American cultural resilience.
This iconic jazz standard debuted in "Lew Leslie's Blackbird of 1928," a Broadway revue featuring African-American performers.
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