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The [[English language|English]] lyrics were written years later by [[Stanley Adams (singer)|Stanley Adams]]. The song was published in [[1934 in music|1934]]. The song is in the [[Bolero]] romantic style and it is also known as '''"What a Difference a Day Makes"'''. |
The [[English language|English]] lyrics were written years later by [[Stanley Adams (singer)|Stanley Adams]]. The song was published in [[1934 in music|1934]]. The song is in the [[Bolero]] romantic style and it is also known as '''"What a Difference a Day Makes"'''. |
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This song is one of the most popular boleros of all time. [[Dinah Washington]] won Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance with this song. It has also been recorded by [[Diana Ross]] in her ''Blue'' album 2006, [[Sarah Vaughan]], [[Renee Olstead]], [[Eydie Gorme]] in 1964 album titled ''Eydie Gorme canta en español con [[Los Panchos]]'', [[Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri|Luis Miguel]] in his ''Romance'' album 1991, etc. [[Jamie Cullum]]'s 2004 debut album, [[twentysomething]], also features a remake of this song. In [[2007]] [[R&B]]/[[Dance]] singer [[Deborah Cox]] made a remake of this song on her upcoming album ''Destination Moon''. Also in 2007, [[Peter Criss]] covered the song on his album [[One For All]]. |
This song is one of the most popular boleros of all time. [[Dinah Washington]] won Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance with this song. It has also been recorded by [[Diana Ross]] in her ''Blue'' album 2006, [[Sarah Vaughan]], [[Renee Olstead]], [[Eydie Gorme]] in 1964 album titled ''Eydie Gorme canta en español con [[Los Panchos]]'', [[Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri|Luis Miguel]] in his ''Romance'' album 1991, etc. [[Jamie Cullum]]'s 2004 debut album, [[twentysomething]], also features a remake of this song. In [[2007]] [[R&B]]/[[Dance]] singer [[Deborah Cox]] made a remake of this song on her upcoming album ''Destination Moon''. Also in 2007, [[Peter Criss]] covered the song on his album ''[[One For All]]''. |
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==Use in films== |
==Use in films== |
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Revision as of 21:08, 9 August 2007
"What a Diff'rence a Day Made" is a popular song originally written in Spanish by María Méndez Grever (a.k.a. María Grever), a Mexican composer, in 1934. Originally, the song was known as "Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado".
The English lyrics were written years later by Stanley Adams. The song was published in 1934. The song is in the Bolero romantic style and it is also known as "What a Difference a Day Makes".
This song is one of the most popular boleros of all time. Dinah Washington won Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance with this song. It has also been recorded by Diana Ross in her Blue album 2006, Sarah Vaughan, Renee Olstead, Eydie Gorme in 1964 album titled Eydie Gorme canta en español con Los Panchos, Luis Miguel in his Romance album 1991, etc. Jamie Cullum's 2004 debut album, twentysomething, also features a remake of this song. In 2007 R&B/Dance singer Deborah Cox made a remake of this song on her upcoming album Destination Moon. Also in 2007, Peter Criss covered the song on his album One For All.
Use in films
The song, as performed by Dinah Washington, is used in the soundtrack of the following films:
- Niagara Motel, directed by Gary Yates (2005)
- Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer (1998)
- Faithful, directed by Paul Mazursky (1996)
- Casino, directed by Martin Scorsese (1995)
- Chungking Express, directed by Wong Kar-wai (1994)
- Corrina, Corrina, directed by Jessie Nelson (1994)
The song, performed by Tony Bennett is in the film One Fine Day starring George Clooney.