Sam Cooke ’s version of "" was released on his 1961 album, My Kind of Blues . While the song is a beloved jazz standard, its history is a blend of musical genius and a poignant reflection of the times in which it was written. The Origins of the Song
: The lyrics tell the story of a jilted lover who chooses to stay home rather than visit their old haunts—like the "Saturday dance"—because being there without their partner is too painful. Sam Cooke - Dont Get Around Much Anymore
: For his My Kind of Blues album, publishers provided Cooke with dozens of folders of old blues and jazz tunes to choose from. Sam Cooke ’s version of "" was released