However, others claim that the song was in fact dedicated to Shaw's secretary, who was called Billie.
[2] The original recording by Charlie Parker and His Re-Boppers was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
[3] Originally an instrumental, lyrics were added later by Jon Hendricks and by Eddie Jefferson.
[4] The original 1945 recording was performed by the following lineup:[4] Charlie Parker's Savoy and Dial Sessions
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