The song of the day for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, is “In A Mellow Tone.” About This Song “In A Mellow Tone” was written in 1940 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Milt Gabler. It was based on the 1917 song “Rose Room” by Art Hickman and Harry Williams. The song is a favorite of […]
Song of the Day: Put On a Happy Face
The song of the day for Monday, July 13, 2026, is “Put On a Happy Face.” About This Song “Put On a Happy Face” was written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams for the 1960 musical Bye, Bye Birdie, based loosely on the story of Elvis Presley being drafted into the Army in 1957. Dick […]
Song of the Day: The Song is You
The song of the day for Sunday, July 12, 2026, is “The Song is You.” About Today Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in Harlem. He is mostly known as a lyricist, but was also a librettist, theatrical producer, and musical theater director. Even though he was born to a […]
Song of the Day: I Concentrate On You
The song of the day for Saturday, July 11, 2026, is “I Concentrate On You.” About This Song Cole Porter wrote “I Concentrate On You” for the film Broadway Melody of 1940. It’s one of Porter’s best songs, with recordings by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, and Judy Garland among others. About […]