The song of the day for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.” About This Song “I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the 1945 movie Anchors Away, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for […]
Quote of the Day
The most important player on Cloud 7 was Chuck Wayne. He worked out all the arrangements with me, and we featured his sensitive guitar work on every song.
Tony Bennett
Song of the Day: Taking a Chance on Love
The song of the day for Monday, May 20, 2024, is “Taking a Chance on Love.” About This Song “Taking a Chance on Love” was written by Vernon Duke, John LaTouche, and Ted Fetter for the 1940 musical Cabin in the Sky, where it was introduced by the great Ethel Waters and Dooley Wilson. The […]
Song of the Day: It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
The song of the day for Sunday, May 19, 2024, is “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” About This Song Duke Ellington wrote “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” in 1931, with lyrics by Irving Mills. It was one of the first songs to use […]
Song of the Day: Come Saturday Morning
The song of the day for Saturday, May 18, 2024, is “Come Saturday Morning.” About This Song “Come Saturday Morning” was written by Fred Karlin and Dory Previn for the 1969 movie The Sterile Cuckoo, which starred a young Liza Minelli. It was first recorded by The Sandpipers and was nominated for an Academy Award […]