The song of the day for Saturday, May 17, 2025, is “Make Someone Happy.” About This Song “Make Someone Happy” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1960 musical Do Re Mi. The song concerns a guy, a bit of a loser and a con, who goes into the jukebox […]
Song of the Day: Can’t Get Out Of This Mood
The song of the day for Friday, May 16, 2025, is “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood.” About This Song “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” was written by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) for the 1942 wartime musical, Seven Day’s Leave. This torch song was introduced in the movie by Ginny Simms, […]
Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love
The song of the day for Thursday, May 15, 2025, is “Close Enough For Love.” About This Song “Close Enough For Love” was written by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams in 1979. The song was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album with the same name. It is a favorite of jazz and popular […]
Song of the Day: The Last Time I Saw Paris
The song of the day for Wednesday, April 14, 2025, is “The Last Time I Saw Paris.” About This Song “The Last Time I Saw Paris” was written in 1940 by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein. The song was used in the 1941 film Lady Be Good, where it was sung by Ann Sothern; the […]