I Can't Give You Anything but Love

Song Introduction

"I Can't Give You Anything but Love" is a beloved jazz standard composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, first introduced in the 1928 Broadway musical "Blackbirds of 1928." Fats Waller's lively and charismatic rendition helped popularize the song, making it a favorite among jazz musicians and vocalists. Its enduring melody and heartfelt lyrics have led to countless interpretations by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong. The song remains an integral part of the Great American Songbook and continues to be celebrated for its timeless appeal.