This Is My Last Affair Explained

"My Last Affair" (sometimes This Is My Last Affair) is a song written by Haven Johnson and introduced by Billie Haywood in the Broadway musical revue New Faces of 1936.^[1] Popular recordings in 1937 were by Mildred Bailey; Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra (vocal by Billie Holiday); and by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.^[2]

Other notable recordings

• Ella Fitzgerald - a single release for Decca Records (catalog 1061) in 1936^[3] and for the album Ella and Basie! (1963)
• Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra, recorded for Victor Records (catalog No. 25527A) on February 8, 1937.^[4]
• Peggy Lee - a transcription session in 1945.^[5]
• The Serenaders c.1950.^[6]

This poetic tune also had been recorded on '78 Radio Transcription Disk, presented by Violet Wanita Hamilton on NBC Radio, within a Three X Sisters song set in 1937.

Notes and References

1. Book: Clarke. Donald. Billie Holiday: Wishing On The Moon. 2002. Da Capo Press. New York. 0306811367. 117.
2. Book: Whitburn. Joel. Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. 1986. Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA. 0-89820-083-0. 595. registration.
3. Web site: The Online Discographical Project. 78discography.com. February 23, 2018.
4. Web site: The Online Discographical Project. 78discography.com. February 23, 2018.
5. Web site: Peggy Lee Discography. Peggy Lee Discography. February 23, 2018.
6. Web site: The Online Discographical Project. 78discography.com. February 23, 2018.