On August 25, 1941, Billie Holiday married her first husband, Jimmy Monroe in Elkton, Maryland.

The photo is from the occasion. The dog was a present to Lady from Lester Young.

Song of the day: Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone (1955)

Personnel:

• Jimmy Rowles, Piano
• Benny Carter, Alt. Sax
• Harry “Sweets” Edison, Trumpet
• Barney Kessel, Guitar
• Larry Bunker, Drums
• John Simmons, Bass

Another song from her Music For Torching album, Billie sings another one of her favorite songs, added to her repertoire at the latter part of her career in the 50’s. She would go on to sing Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone in live shows, and even on a couple of television appearances.