The song of the day for Thursday, May 21, 2026, is “Love Is Here To Stay.” About This Song “Love Is Here To Stay” was written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin in 1937 for The Goldwyn Follies movie, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To […]
Quote of the Day
I didn’t meet Count Basie in person until we started rehearsing. We got along right off the bat; it was as if we’d been good friends for years. At one point Basie told his band, “Anything Tony wants, he gets!”
Tony Bennett

Song of the Day: Life Is a Song
The song of the day for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, is “Life Is a Song.” About This Song “Life Is a Song” was written by Fred Ahlert and Joe Young in 1935. Early recordings include those by Rudy Vallee, Ruth Ettings, and Bob Crosby. About This Version Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, […]

Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily
The song of the day for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.” About This Song “I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written in 1944 by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the film Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. Significant recordings include those by Mel Tormé, […]

Song of the Day: Baby Don’t You Quit Now
The song of the day for Monday, May 18, 2026, is “Baby Don’t You Quit Now.” About This Song “Baby Don’t You Quit Now” was written in 1967 by Jimmy Rowles and Johnny Mercer. It’s been widely record by artists including Pearl Bailey, Jack Jones, and Susannah McCorkle. Ella Fitzgerald was big fan of the […]
