You Go to My Head

“You Go to My Head” was written in 1938 by J. Fred Coots (music) and Haven Gillespie (lyrics). Its poetic lyric compares the rush of love to the intoxication of wine and cocktails, making it one of the most sophisticated metaphors in the Great American Songbook. Over the years, it has been recorded by greats like Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, and Louis Armstrong. Here, Jason Paul performs “You Go to My Head” with acoustic guitar and voice, offering a stripped-down interpretation of this bittersweet ballad. 👉 Can you relate to the drunk love metaphor? Comment below! 👇 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net

You Go to My Head was written in 1938 by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie. Emerging from the late swing era, the song quickly became part of the American standard repertoire through its winding melody and dreamlike lyric. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Doris Day, reflecting its long life across jazz and traditional pop vocal traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: You Go to My Head Written by: J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie (1938) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar