The Days Of Wine And Roses

The Days Of Wine And Roses was written was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for a film of the same name. They received the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as the 1963 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

It was first performed by Billy Eckstine in 1961. Many artists have recorded the song including Andy Williams, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. The song has become a jazz standard.

Running With Scissors Band recorded this minimal recording in October 2021.