The other night I was watching a documentary about Mae West and I heard her sing a song called 'My Old Flame' 1934 - IMO It's a song about pretending not to be bothered about an important part of the past - it suited her haughty ways and undermined them at the same time - It was obvious she knew this and played on the irony ...the second line is the killer ... Then I discovered this version by Billie Holliday 1944 and I Immediately thought that it should've been on 'As time goes by' - The poignancy, irony and humour of the song would've suited BF perfectly and lets face it there is definitely one particular old flame that would fit the part....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDSUKQZbHEk

Never heard this song before Gardner, but having given Billie's version a listen, I completely agree with you. It's wistful and would've fitted into ATGB's eclectic selections with ease. I can imagine too, the rather wonderful phrasing BF could bring to this one. It's almost tailor made for him.

Mes Amis,
C’est un idee fabuleuse du ‘Jardinier’ - bravo !
W2 would love to see our hero partner with Colin Good to do a second album of chansons and for sure, a rendition of this Johnston/Coslow classic would be a must.
Another great candidate would be the Kahn/Donaldson song, ‘Riptide’ . The late great Robert Palmer did a great version of this classic but W2 would love to see Bryan sprinkle some Ferry dust on it.
Windswept dreams of a volume 2 album and associated tour.
We must fandango some more !
Salutations a tous meme les gens du club des travailleurs de South Hylton.
W2