That’s the Story of The Glory of Love

A jazz standard and a doo-wop hit

Many jazzy versions of “The Glory of Love” have been performed. Photo by author.

In 1936, American songwriter, violinist, and pianist Billy Hill wrote a tune called “The Glory of Love.” That same year, Benny Goodman and his orchestra produced the first recording of the song, with vocals performed by Helen Ward.

The version of “The Glory of Love” I’m most familiar with is 12-year-old Mayim Bialik’s…