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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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I didn’t meet Count Basie until our rehearsals began. We hit it off right away, as though we always knew and understood each other. At one point Basie turned to his band, pointed at me, and said, “Anything this man wants, he gets!” I was floored.

Tony Bennett

Song of the Day: With Plenty of Money and You

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 29, 2023, is “With Plenty of Money and You.” About This Song “With Plenty of Money and You” was written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin for Gold Diggers of 1937, starring Dick Powell and Joan Blondell and choreographed by Busby Berkeley. Interestingly, the score for the […]

Song of the Day: Dream Dancing

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, is “Dream Dancing.” About Today The Year of Tony Bennett is proud to honor Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, on her birthday! Happy birthday! We love you madly. About This Song Cole Porter wrote “Dream Dancing” for the 1941 movie You’ll […]

Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Monday, March 27, 2023, is “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart.” About This Song “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” was written in 1938 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo, and John Redmond. It was a major hit for […]

Song of the Day: Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Sunday, March 26, 2023, is “Rules of the Road.” About This Song “Rules of the Road” was written in 1961 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole, and […]

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