"For Sentimental Reasons" is a song by Abner Silver, Al Sherman and Edward Heyman, and was first released on October 18, 1936. It was recorded by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra featuring a vocal by Jack Leonard, and well as by Mildred Bailey and Her Orchestra. References Songs written by Al Sherman Songs written by Abner Silver Songs with lyrics by Edward Heyman 1936 songs Tommy Dorsey songs Mildred Bailey songs