The song of the day for Sunday, November 8, 2026, is “Old Devil Moon.” About This Song “Old Devil Moon” was written by Burton Lane and Yip Harburg for the 1947 musical Finian’s Rainbow. This song has been widely recorded by artists including Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Peggy Lee, and Rosemary Clooney with Count Basie […]
Song of the Day: In a Sentimental Mood
The song of the day for Saturday, November 7, 2026, is “In a Sentimental Mood.” About This Song “In a Sentimental Mood” was written in 1935 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Manny Kurtz. Ellington is said to have composed the tune while playing piano at a party. The song is popular for both vocalists […]
Song of the Day: I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues
The song of the day for Friday, November 6, 2026, is “I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues.” About This Song “I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1932 for Earl Carroll’s Vanities. This song has had a lot of good recordings, including those by Cab […]
Song of the Day: Blue Moon
The song of the day for Thursday, November 5, 2026, is “Blue Moon.” About This Song “Blue Moon” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. The ballad has been widely recorded by artists including Ted Fiorito, Al Bowlly, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat Cole. The song was the basis for the […]