"Blue (And Broken Hearted)" is a classic American popular song written by Lou Handman, Grant Clarke, and Milton Ager in 1922 (sometimes only Handman & Clarke are credited). First popularized by Marion Harris and later recorded by dozens of legendary singers, including Dinah Shore and Ella Fitzgerald, the tune became a jazz and pop standard. Its heart-wrenching lyrics and haunting melody evoke the bittersweet feeling of lost love—a perfect vehicle for emotional, bluesy interpretation.

Throughout the decades, “Blue (And Broken Hearted)” has been performed in styles ranging from torch song to jazz ballad, symbolizing the early 20th-century American fascination with melancholy love themes. Its evocative, singable melody continues to attract vocalists and instrumentalists alike.

Fun fact: The song was a huge hit in the 1920s, becoming one of the defining torch songs of its era and helping establish the “blue” ballad as a mainstay of the American Songbook.

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Blue (And Broken Hearted) Leslie, Handman & Clarke

"Born to Be Blue" is a timeless jazz ballad composed by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells in 1946. First recorded by Tormé himself, the song quickly became a beloved standard for its melancholic beauty and poetic lyrics that speak of romantic disappointment and the inevitability of heartache. With its haunting melody and subtle harmonic sophistication, “Born to Be Blue” is often considered one of the finest examples of the jazz torch song.

Over the years, the tune has been recorded by a wide array of artists, including Chet Baker, Julie London, Grant Green, Nancy Wilson, and Helen Merrill. Each artist brings a unique emotional depth to the song, whether delivering it as an intimate vocal ballad or a moody instrumental. The evocative lyrics and languid swing have made “Born to Be Blue” a staple of the cool jazz and vocal jazz repertoires.

Fun fact: Mel Tormé, known as “The Velvet Fog,” was not only a gifted singer and composer but also a celebrated drummer and actor. “Born to Be Blue” remains one of his most enduring contributions to the jazz canon, resonating with listeners for its mix of vulnerability and sophistication.

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Born to be Blue - M. Tormé

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Little Simz - Torch (Blosso Edition)

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