Mon Homme

"Mon Homme" was copyrighted in France by Maurice Yvain, Albert Willemetz, and Jacques-Charles (Jacques Mardochée Charles) in 1920 and was introduced to Parisian audiences in the revue Paris qui Jazz at the Casino de Paris. The song was performed by revue star Mistinguett and her stage partner American dancer Harry Pilcer. Although the song originated in France—where it was a hit for Mistinguett—it was popularized in the English-speaking world in the 1920s with the 1921 recording by Ziegfeld Follies singer Fanny Brice. The ballad version recorded by Brice was modified by Billie Holiday, who introduced a jazz/blues recording of "My Man" in 1937. Holiday's version was also successful, although the song continued to be associated with Brice. Over the years, other artists from both the United States and abroad covered the song, though none of the artists achieved as much success as Brice and Holiday. Holiday's version of the song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018. ==Notable cover versions==

• Peggy Lee recorded the song for her 1959 album I Like Men!. Her arrangement is very minimalistic, with the drums predominant in the mix. This version peaked at #81 on the US Hot 100. • French singer Mireille Mathieu recorded the song in both French and in English. This was one of her concert songs in international tours, and she also performed the song at various concerts in Paris. • Diana Ross performed the song in her final concert appearance as a Supreme at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 14, 1970. Her performance was recorded and later released on the 1970 live album Farewell. Ross adopted Holiday's jazz and blues version rather than the Brice or Streisand version. In 1972, Ross recorded "My Man" again for the soundtrack for the film Lady Sings the Blues, in which she portrayed Billie Holiday. • In 1958, Spanish singer/actress Sara Montiel performed the song in the film The Violet Seller with Spanish lyrics by Jesús María de Arozamena and José Juan Cadenas, and it was released under the title "Es mi hombre" in the film's soundtrack album. • In 1971, Spanish singer Maruja Garrido also recorded a cover of the Spanish version, for a Televisión Española special featuring Salvador Dalí. • Whitney Houston covered the song, giving it a jazz-pop approach in a medley with "All the Man That I Need" at the 1991 Billboard Music Awards. Houston also performed the song as part of the set list during her ''I'm Your Baby Tonight'' Tour. • Etta James recorded the song for her album Blue Gardenia (2001). ==Notes==