Blame It on My Youth is a 1934 jazz standard composed by Oscar Levant with lyrics by Edward Heyman. The original recording was by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra with Bob Crosby on vocals, issued by Decca in 1934. It has since become a jazz staple with many famous versions, including Bing Crosby's 1935 radio performance, Rosemary Clooney's 1955 recording on While We're Young, and Frank Sinatra's 1957 Capitol album Close to You. Other notable interpreters include Nat King Cole, Holly Cole Trio, and Jamie Cullum, with instrumental takes by Brad Mehldau appearing in the film Eyes Wide Shut. The tune remains widely performed and is a classic part of the jazz standard repertoire.
