"It Had To Be You" is a jazz standard composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn, first published in 1924. The song has been interpreted by numerous artists over the decades.​ Django Reinhardt recorded multiple versions of "It Had To Be You" between 1938 and 1947, collaborating with various musicians, including Stéphane Grappelli and Gérard Lévêque. These recordings highlight Django's exceptional guitar skills and his ability to infuse each rendition with unique nuances.