What a Diff'rence a Day Made - wikipedia What a Diff'rence a Day Made For the Dinah Washington album, see What a Diff'rence a Day Makes ! For the Cory Lee album, see What a Difference a Day Makes ( album ). For the Grey 's Anatomy episode, see What a Difference a Day Makes ( Grey 's Anatomy ). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( January 2010 ) `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '' Single by Dinah Washington from the album What a Diff'rence a Day Makes ! B - side `` Come On Home '' Released 1959 Recorded 1959 Genre Pop, vocal jazz Length 2 : 31 Label Mercury Records Songwriter ( s ) María Grever, Stanley Adams ( English lyrics ) Dinah Washington singles chronology `` Make Me a Present of You '' ( 1958 ) `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '' ( 1959 ) `` Unforgettable '' ( 1959 ) `` Make Me a Present of You '' ( 1958 ) `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '' ( 1959 ) `` Unforgettable '' ( 1959 ) `` What a Diff'rence a Day Made '', also recorded as `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '', is a popular song originally written in Spanish by María Grever, a Mexican songwriter, in 1934 with the title `` Cuando vuelva a tu lado '' ( `` When I Return to Your Side '' ). The song is also known in English as `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '', as popularized by Dinah Washington. Contents 1 English adaptation 2 Dinah Washington version 2.1 Charts 3 Esther Phillips version 3.1 Charts 4 Other versions 5 In popular culture 6 References English adaptation The English lyrics were written by Stanley Adams, and was played by Harry Roy & his Orchestra. It was published in late 1934. The most successful early recording, in 1934, was by the Dorsey Brothers, although it was first recorded in English by Cleveland crooner Jimmie Ague. Dinah Washington version Dinah Washington won a Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance with this song. Her version was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. It also earned her first top ten pop hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Charts Chart ( 1959 ) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100 8 US Billboard Hot R&B Sides Esther Phillips version In 1975, Esther Phillips recorded her version of the song. Her comeback record had a disco feel to it. The Esther Phillips version reached number two on the disco charts. Her version also did well on the US soul and Top 40 charts. Phillips performed the song on Saturday Night Live, during its first season. Charts Chart ( 1975 ) Peak position US Hot 100 20 US Billboard Hot Soul Singles 10 U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs U.S. Billboard Easy Listening Chart 33 Other versions Andy Russell, a Mexican - American singer, recorded a bilingual version of the song in 1944 ( Capitol # 167, paired with `` Do n't You Notice Anything New ? '' ), which reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Alfredo Antonini and his orchestra collaborated with Victoria Cordova and John Serry Sr. to record the song for Muzak in 1949. Vaughn Monroe 's 1955 version reached number 60 in the US Music Vendor survey. Bobby Darin 's version of the song is on his album Winners, released in 1964, although he recorded it in 1960. Dean Martin covered it in his album Dino Latino in 1962. Little Anthony and the Imperials on their album Goin ' Out Of My Head ( 1964 ). Ben E. King covered the song on his album Ben E. King Sings for Soulful Lovers in 1962. Lonnie Johnson covered the song on his album Losing Game. Australian group The Black Sorrows released a version as their debut single in 1984. It was included on their debut studio album, Sonola. It was recorded by Diana Ross in 1972, but not released until thirty - four years later when her Blue album was discovered in the Motown vaults and released in 2006. An instrumental version featuring keyboardist Clare Fischer on piano with strings arranged by Jorge Calandrelli was recorded by Etore Stratta and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on their 1993 album Symphonic Boleros. Natalie Cole recorded the song on her 1996 album Stardust, and later in 2013 a Spanish - English version was included as an iTunes bonus track of her album Natalie Cole en Español. Barry Manilow recorded the song on his 2006 album The Greatest Songs of the Fifties. In 2007 R&B / Dance singer Deborah Cox recorded the song for her album Destination Moon. Also in 2007, former Kiss drummer, Peter Criss, covered the song on his album One for All. China Moses covered the song with Raphael Lemonnier in 2009 in their album This One 's for Dinah in 2009. Deana Martin recorded `` What a Difference a Day Made '' on her 2009 album Volare. Rod Stewart - Fly Me to the Moon... The Great American Songbook - Volume V ( 2010 ) Julie Dawn and Roy Marsh and His Swingtette released a version of the track paired with `` I am Going to Love That Guy '' ( this track bringing together Julie Dawn and Frank Deniz and His Spirits of Rhythm ). The exact release date unknown at the moment ( Decca 8034 Matrix numbers I 1320 and I 1322 ). Other artists who covered the song include Sarah Vaughan, Renee Olstead, Aretha Franklin on her 1964 album, Unforgettable : A Tribute to Dinah Washington, Eydie Gorme on her 1964 album, Freddy Fender recorded a version for his 1976 LP If You 're Ever in Texas, Eydie Gormé canta en Español con Los Panchos, Bobby Lewis ( released on the single `` Ace of Hearts 7622 '' in 1977 ), Cher performs the song in The Cher Show, Luis Miguel on his 1991 album Romance, Laura Fygi on The Latin Touch ( 2000 ), Jamie Cullum on his 2003 album, Twentysomething, and Gloria Estefan on her 2013 album, The Standards. In popular culture The song, as performed by Dinah Washington, is used in the soundtrack of the following films : Going in Style, directed by Zach Braff ( 2017 ) Niagara Motel, directed by Gary Yates ( 2005 ) The Best of Youth, directed by Marco Tullio Giordana ( 2003 ) Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer ( 1998 ) Faithful, directed by Paul Mazursky ( 1996 ) Casino, directed by Martin Scorsese ( 1995 ) Chungking Express, directed by Wong Kar - wai ( 1994 ) Corrina, Corrina, directed by Jessie Nelson ( 1994 ) The song, performed by Tony Bennett, is in the film One Fine Day ( 1996 ), starring George Clooney. The song, performed by Esther Phillips, is used at the end of the 1996 film The Sunchaser, directed by Michael Cimino, starring Woody Harrelson. References Jump up ^ Ascap entry for song ASCAP, accessed January 9, 2011. Jump up ^ Gilliland, John ( 1969 ). `` Show 17 - The Soul Reformation : More on the evolution of rhythm and blues. ( Part 3 ) '' ( audio ). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries. Jump up ^ `` What a Difference a Day Makes '', Songs With Earlier Histories, August 5, 2014. Jump up ^ Grammy Hall of Fame Jump up ^ Whitburn, Joel ( 2004 ). Top R&B / Hip - Hop Singles : 1942 - 2004. Record Research. p. 611. Jump up ^ Whitburn, Joel ( 2004 ). Hot Dance / Disco : 1974 - 2003. Record Research. p. 202. Jump up ^ `` What a Difference a Day Made ''. BobbyDarin.com. Retrieved 2014 - 09 - 09. Jump up ^ Victoria Cordova & Alfredo Antonini Orchestra perform `` What a Difference a Day Made '' for Muzak in The Library of Congress Online Catalog at catalog.loc.gov Jump up ^ `` What a Difference a Day Made ''. BobbyDarin.com. 1960 - 02 - 02. Retrieved 2012 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ `` Little Anthony And The Imperials * -- Goin ' Out Of My Head '' at Discogs. Jump up ^ `` Artist : China Moses & Raphael Lemonnier ''. Second Hand Songs. 2009 - 03 - 04. Retrieved 2013 - 06 - 10. Dinah Washington Studio albums Blazing Ballads After Hours with Miss `` D '' For Those in Love Dinah ! In the Land of Hi - Fi The Swingin ' Miss `` D '' Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller Music for a First Love Dinah Sings Bessie Smith What a Diff'rence a Day Makes ! September in the Rain Unforgettable Drinking Again Back to the Blues This Is My Story Live albums Dinah Jams Newport ' 58 Associated albums Jam Session Tribute albums Unforgettable : A Tribute to Dinah Washington Singles `` Ai n't Misbehavin ' '' `` It 's Too Soon to Know '' `` Baby Get Lost '' `` I Wanna Be Loved '' `` Harbor Lights '' `` My Heart Cries for You '' `` Cold, Cold Heart '' `` Trouble in Mind '' `` I Do n't Hurt Anymore '' `` Dream '' `` Teach Me Tonight '' `` I Concentrate on You '' `` That 's All I Want from You '' `` What a Diff'rence a Day Makes '' `` Unforgettable '' `` Baby ( You 've Got What It Takes ) '' `` A Rockin ' Good Way ( to Mess Around and Fall in Love ) '' `` This Bitter Earth '' `` Love Walked In '' `` It Could Happen to You '' `` September in the Rain '' `` Where Are You ? '' `` You 're Nobody till Somebody Loves You '' Associated acts Lionel Hampton Clifford Brown Brook Benton Associated people Eddie Chamblee Dick Lane Related topics Discography Dinah Washington Park Book : Dinah Washington The Black Sorrows Discography Joe Camilleri Studio albums Sonola ( 1984 ) Rockin ' Zydeco ( 1985 ) A Place in the World ( 1985 ) Dear Children ( 1987 ) Hold On to Me ( 1988 ) Harley and Rose ( 1990 ) Better Times ( 1992 ) Lucky Charm ( 1994 ) Beat Club ( 1998 ) One Mo ' Time ( 2004 ) Roarin ' Town ( 2006 ) 4 Days in Sing Sing ( 2009 ) Crooked Little Thoughts ( 2012 ) Certified Blue ( 2014 ) Endless Sleep Chapter 46 ( 2015 ) Endless Sleep Chapter 47 ( 2015 ) Faithful Satellite ( 2016 ) Live albums Radio Waves ( 1996 ) Compilations The Chosen Ones -- Greatest Hits ( 1993 ) The Very Best of The Black Sorrows ( 1997 ) The Essential Black Sorrows ( 2007 ) Singles `` Brown Eyed Girl '' / `` What a Difference a Day Makes '' `` Hold On to Me '' `` The Chosen Ones '' `` Chained to the Wheel '' `` The Crack Up '' `` Harley + Rose '' `` Never Let Me Go '' `` Ai n't Love the Strangest Thing '' `` Stir It Up '' `` Snake Skin Shoes '' `` Last One Standing for You '' Related articles Vika and Linda John McAll Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons The Revelators ARIA Award for Best Group Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=What_a_Diff%27rence_a_Day_Made&oldid=832171153 '' Categories : 1934 songs 1959 singles Dinah Washington songs The Black Sorrows songs Songs written by Stanley Adams ( singer ) Boleros Mercury Records singles Hidden categories : Articles needing additional references from January 2010 All articles needing additional references Articles with hAudio microformats Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 24 March 2018, at 08 : 04. 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Question: who sang the original what a difference a day makes
Answer: María Grever