Easy Come, Easy Go
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
If love must have it's day, then
As it came, let it go.
No, no remorse, no regrets
We should part exactly as we met
Just easy come, easy go.
We never dreamt of romantic dangers
But now that it ends, let's be friends
And not two strangers
Easy come, easy go, here we are,
So darling au revoir
It's easy come, easy go.
Easy Come, Easy Go
Anita O'Day's 1955 recording of 'Easy Come, Easy Go' stands as a quintessential example of the boogie-woogie and jump blues styles that defined the mid-1950s. As one of the most prominent female vocalists of her era, O'Day delivered a smooth, soulful performance that balanced the rhythmic drive of the instrumental backing with her distinctive contralto voice. The track exemplifies the genre's characteristic syncopation and lively tempo, capturing the vibrant energy of the era's dance halls and recording studios. While often associated with the broader catalog of boogie-woogie and jump blues, this specific recording highlights O'Day's ability to bring warmth and emotional depth to upbeat, rhythmically complex material, cementing her reputation as a leading figure in the transition from traditional blues to the more polished pop sounds of the 1950s.