Make It Another Old-Fashioned, Please
Julie London · Other Songs - Julie London
For when you lay off the liquor, you feel so much slicker
Well that is, most of the time
But there are moments, sooner or later
When it's tough, I got to say, love to say ... Waiter
Make it another old-fashioned, please
Make it another, double, old-fashioned, please
Make it for one who's due to join the disillusion crew
Make it for one of love's new refugees
Once high in my castle, I ran to you
And oh what a castle, built on a heavenly dream
Then quick as a lightning flash, that castle began to crash
So, make it another old-fashioned, please
Leave out the cherry,
Leave out the orange,
Leave out the bitters
Just make it straight, right
About Make It Another Old-Fashioned, Please
Julie London's "Make It Another Old-Fashioned, Please" stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century vocal jazz, showcasing her signature smooth phrasing and emotive delivery. The track exemplifies the era's blend of swing and balladry, where London's voice became synonymous with sophisticated, romantic storytelling. While often associated with her broader discography of standards like "The Trolley Song" and "Come Closer To Me," this recording highlights her ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes within the genre. As a defining voice of the swing era, her interpretations helped popularize jazz standards for mainstream audiences, cementing her legacy as a master of the microphone and a pivotal figure in popular music history.