The song of the day for Monday, October 19, 2026, is “Alright, Okay, You Win.” About This Song “Alright, Okay, You Win” was written in 1955 by Sid Wyche and Mayme Watts. It was recorded in 1955 by Count Basie and several other artists, but none of them charted. Peggy Lee’s 1958 recording was more […]
Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For the Moon
The song of the day for Sunday, October 18 is “It’s Like Reaching For the Moon.” About This Song “It’s Like Reaching For the Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Lewis, Al Sherman, and Gerald Marqusee. Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra, with Billie Holiday on vocals, first recorded this song, which was released in […]
Song of the Day: Shaking the Blues Away
The song of the day for Saturday, October 17, 2026, is “Shaking the Blues Away.” About This Song “Shaking the Blues Away” was written by Irving Berlin for The Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. Ruth Etting introduced the song in the production and recorded the song the same year. About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “Shaking […]
Song of the Day: A Rainy Day
The song of the day for Friday, October 16, 2026, is “A Rainy Day.” About This Song “A Rainy Day” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1932 revue Flying Colors. Howard Dietz directed the production. The cast included Clifton Webb, Patsy Kelly, Imogene Coca, and Buddy and Vilma Ebsen. About This […]