The song "What a Difference a Day Makes" was famously sung by Dinah Washington. Her version of the song, released in 1959, is one of the most well-known renditions and won her a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance. The song itself was originally written in Spanish by MarĂa Grever and later adapted into English by Stanley Adams. Dinah Washington's powerful and distinctive voice made this song iconic in the music world.