What A Diff'rence A Day Makes

Song Info:
"What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" is a single by Dinah Washington, released in 1959. The song was originally written in 1934 by Mexican songwriter Maria Grever under the title "Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado." The English version with lyrics by Stanley Adams was popularized by Washington and became one of her signature songs. The song was a commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance.

Artist Bio:
Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones in 1924, was an American singer and pianist known for her powerful voice and versatile style that spanned jazz, R&B, and pop. She began her career in the 1940s as a blues singer and later achieved mainstream success with hits like "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" and "Unforgettable." Washington was one of the most popular African-American female vocalists of her time, known for her emotional delivery and impeccable phrasing. She had a prolific recording career and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Washington passed away in 1963 at the age of 39.