This 1953 jazz standard was written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn and five years later, Johnny Mercer wrote new lyrics. The song has been recorded several times by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nancy Wilson. Kimberly Kennedy CharlesI ask questions of your some of your favorite artists. Billy Strayhorn Duke Ellington Johnny Mercer Satin Doll RELATED POSTS Song of the DayArtist of the Month April 23, 2015#JAM(Jazz Appreciation Month): Duke Ellington – “Solitude” JazzSong of the DayOld SchoolArtist of the Month April 15, 2015#JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month): Duke Ellington – “Cotton Tail” Song of the DayArtist of the Month April 20, 2015#JAM(Jazz Appreciation Month): Duke Ellington – “Black Beauty” Song of the DayGrown Folks MusicArtist of the MonthJazz April 16, 2015#JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month) – Duke Ellington “Take The ‘A’ Train” AOM-archive April 2, 2012Duke Ellington: Artist of the Month April 2012 Song of the DayArtist of the Month April 18, 2012Song of the Day: Duke Ellington “Mood Indigo” PrevNext