Sinatra and Arlen's Blues in the Night. The 1942 film used the song title as the title for the movie. The film featured a group of jazz musicians trying to find work. The song was sung by a black prisoner lamenting the fact that " A woman's worrisome thing, Who'll leave you to sing, The Blues in the Night."
The song became an instant hit and is still very popular song for anyone wanting to capture the musical and lyrical spirit of the blues. Arlen defined the Blues as a "' Melancholy longing" whereas " One For My Baby" was a torch song, " a ballad of unrequited love." The song is 58 bars long, almost twice the length of the typical 32 bar popular song format. It even calls for the singer to whistle a few notes before returning to the words so effectively created by Johnny Mercer.
Unlike other versions which are more angry or defiant, Sinatra's approach is more rueful and restrained, Nelson Riddle also provides a moody and understated accompaniment that matches the sadness conveyed by Sinatra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFtfpyVHpsc
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