I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)

"I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)" is a popular song with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk. It was published in 1928 and originally sung by Aileen Stanley. The song was revived to even greater success in 1944, when the 1940 recording by Harry James (Dick Haymes vocal) was re-released (Billboard #1). The Ink Spots version was also popular in 1944, reaching the retail top ten.

Later covers include: Connie Francis, whose 1958 recording made #19 on the UK charts, and was covered by Embassy Records singer Maureen Evans; Shirley Bassey's 1961 recording hit #10 on the UK charts. Jack Jones for his 1965 album Dear Heart and Sun Ra in 1973 and 1977 in his posthumous album "Some Blues But Not The Kind Thats Blue".

A version was also recorded by Ben Bernie And His Orchestra, which was featured at the end of the Woody allen film Leonard Zelig.

This song was interpreted by Marilyn Monroe during one of her lessons in the Actors'studio. She made the audience cry. A proof that she really was a good actress.

This song is not to be confused with "I'll Get By," the 1992 hit ballad by Eddie Money.