Solitude (audio) | Billie Holiday -
"Solitude" is one of Billie Holiday's most poignant jazz standards, originally composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills.
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)
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) "Solitude" is one of Billie Holiday's most poignant