Billie Holiday (April 7, 1915 -- July 17, 1959) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed Lady Day by her friend and musical partner Lester .brNo copyright infringement intended. :P.brbrIll be seeing you - Billie Holiday Music: Sammy Fain Lyrics: Irving Kahal From the film: The Notebook, directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Ryan Gosling .