- Solitude (audio): Billie Holiday

The lyrics depict deep emotional isolation, with Holiday singing about being haunted by memories of "days gone by". Notable Versions and Playlists Billie Holiday - Solitude (Audio)

The song highlights Holiday's signature improvisational skills and unique phrasing, which allowed her to manipulate tempo to emphasize the track's melancholic themes. Billie Holiday - Solitude (Audio)

Another notable version was recorded in 1952 for Verve Records, which later became the title track for her album Solitude . The lyrics depict deep emotional isolation, with Holiday

She first recorded it on May 9, 1941 , in New York City with an eight-piece studio orchestra. This version was famously released as the B-side to "God Bless the Child". The lyrics depict deep emotional isolation