Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - But Not For Me (Verve Records 1957)

“But Not for Me“ is a popular song, composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was written for their musical Girl Crazy (1930) and introduced in the original production by Ginger Rogers. It is also in the 1992 musical based on Girl Crazy, Crazy for You. Judy Garland sang it in the 1943 film version of Girl Crazy. Billie’s accompanied by Harry Edison (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Jimmy Rowles (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Red Mitchell (bass), and Alvin Stoller (drums). Recorded in Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1957. (Verve Records) They’re writing songs of love, but not for me A lucky star’s above, but not for me With love to lead the way I’ve found more clouds of gray Than any Russian play, can guarantee I was a fool to fall, and get that way Ah ho alas and awe, so lackaday Although I can’t dismiss The memory of her kiss I guess he’s not for me He’s knocking on a door, but not fo