The Year of Tony Bennett

Song of the Day: The Man That Got Away

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The song of the day for Saturday, June 10, 2017 is “The Man That Got Away.”

About This Song

“The Man That Got Away” was written for Judy Garland for the 1954 version of A Star Is Born by Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin. Garland’s of the song is legendary in film history, with 27 takes in three days, three separate sessions, and two different directors. The filmed scene is brilliant and made the song a huge hit for Garland, who sang it in most of her concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Man That Got Away” in 1959 for the album Tony Sings For Two.


“The Man That Got Away,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Today, we honor the great Judy Garland, who was born on June 10, 1922. And, as it is YouTube Saturday, I’m happy to present her performance of today’s song from the 1954 film A Star Is Born.

Song of the Day: Love Is Here To Stay

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The song of the day for Tuesday, June 6, 2017 is “Love Is Here To Stay.”

About This Song

“Love Is Here To Stay” was written in 1937 for The Goldwyn Follies movie by George and Ira Gershwin, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To Stay,” but the published title of the song omits the “Our.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love Is Here To Stay” in 1958 for the album Hometown, My Town, released in 1959. The arrangement is by our musical collaborator of the month, Ralph Burns.


“Love Is Here To Stay,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

Song of the Day: Love Is Here To Stay

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The song of the day for Monday, December 26, 2016 is “Love Is Here To Stay.”

About This Song

“Love Is Here To Stay” was written in 1937 by George and Ira Gershwin for The Goldwyn Follies movie, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To Stay,” but the published title of the song omits the “Our.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love Is Here To Stay” in 1958 for the album Hometown, My Town, which was released in 1959. The terrific arrangement is by Ralph Burns.


“Love Is Here To Stay” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

Song of the Day: Shall We Dance

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The song of the day for Friday, September 30, 2016 is “Shall We Dance.”

About This Song

This song is, of course, the title song for the 1937 Astaire and Rogers film Shall We Dance, released in 1937. George Gershwin wrote a series of songs for this film that demonstrated the different styles of dance and choreography, including ballet, waltzes and more. Other great songs from this score include “They Can’t Take Away From Me” and “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Shall We Dance” in 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out, consisting of songs that Fred Astaire introduced in his films. It’s a wonderful album to listen to!


“Shall We Dance,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Today marks the end of our tribute to composer George Gershwin. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have. It’s been a treat for me to explore just a portion of the great body of music that he created in his much too short lifetime.

Tomorrow we’ll have a new songwriter of the month!

Song of the Day: Love Is Here To Stay

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The song of the day for Wednesday, September 28, 2016 is “Love Is Here To Stay.”

About This Song

“Love Is Here To Stay” was written in 1937 by George and Ira Gershwin for The Goldwyn Follies movie, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To Stay,” but the published title of the song omits the “Our.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love Is Here To Stay” in 1958 for his album Hometown, My Town. The arrangement is by Ralph Burns.


“Love Is Here To Stay,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.