The Birth of the Blues

"The Birth of the Blues" is a popular 1926 song composed by Ray Henderson, with lyrics by Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown. It was used in the Broadway revue George White's Scandals of 1926.
It was recorded in its debut year by Paul Whiteman, Harry Richman, and The Revelers.

In popular culture

1941 Birth of the Blues - sung by Bing Crosby
1948 When My Baby Smiles at Me
1951 Painting the Clouds with Sunshine
1956 The Best Things in Life Are Free - danced by Sheree North and Jacques d'Amboise
1957 Birth of the Blues - sung by Frank Sinatra
It is featured in Season 3 of House of Cards, where it is performed by President Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey.