Take Two: Billie Holiday's "Love me or Leave me" performed by Suzanne McDonnell. Debbie Armstrong on piano.

Love me or Leave me is a popular song from the U.S. from the 1920s. It was first recorded by Ruth Etting who gained much popularity after her performance in the Broadway production of Whoopee! This song has been sung by the likes of both Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. The song sings of an unrequited love and that the singer would rather be alone than with another partner. The song will be sung today in a style similar to that of Billie Holiday. Lyrics: This suspense is killin me, I cant stand uncertainty. Tell me now Ive got to know Whether you want me to stay or go. Love me or leave me or let me be lonely, You wont believe me I love you only. Id rather be lonely than happy with somebody else. You might find the night-time the right time for kissing, But night-time is my time for just reminiscing, Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else Therell be no-one unless that someone is you, I intend to be independently blue. I want your love but I dont want to borrow, To have it today, to give back tomorrow Your love is my love, Aint no love for no-body else!