The song of the day for Monday, September 28, 2026, is “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” About Today Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot And Cool is, in this writer’s opinion, one of Tony Bennett’s best albums. It was released 27 years ago today on September 28, 1999. About This Song […]
Song of the Day: More Than You Know
The song of the day for Sunday, September 27, 2026, is “More Than You Know.” About Today We are remembering composer Vincent Youmans, who was born 128 years ago on September 27, 1989. He started out as a Tin Pan Alley song plugger and a rehearsal pianist for Victor Herbert. He’s probably best known as […]
Song of the Day: Are You Havin’ Any Fun?
The song of the day for Saturday, September 26, 2026, is “Are You Havin’ Any Fun.” About This Song “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” was written by Jack Yellen and Sammy Fain for the 1939 George White’s Scandals. White produced these Broadway revues from 1919 to 1939. Stars introduced in his Scandals include Bert Lahr, […]
Song of the Day: The Cool School
The song of the day for Friday, September 25, 2026, is “The Cool School.” About This Song “The Cool School” was written in 1959 by Sid Wayne and Al Frisch. About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “The Cool School” on March 23, 1959. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement. “The Cool School,” as well as The […]