The song of the day for Thursday, May 13, 2021, is “Watch What Happens.” About This Song “Watch What Happens” was written by Michel Legrand and Jacques Demy for the 1964 film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Normal Gimbel wrote the English lyrics. Tony Bennett’s was the first recording of the song, other than the film […]
Song of the Day: Cheek To Cheek
The song of the day for Tuesday, May 11, 2021, is “Cheek To Cheek.” About Today Israel Berlin, later known as Irving Berlin, was born in Tolochin, Russian Empire on May 11, 1888. His family emigrated to the United States when he was only five years old. He is widely considered on the great songwriters […]
Song of the Day: I Wanna Be Around
The song of the day for Monday, May 10, 2021, is “I Wanna Be Around.” About This Song “I Wanna Be Around” was written in 1950 by Johnny Mercer and Sadie Vimmerstedt. The story of “I Wanna Be Around” is legendary in the music business. Vimmerstedt, who lived in Youngstown, Ohio, was a big fan […]
Song of the Day: Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me
The song of the day for Sunday, May 9, 2021, is “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.” About This Song “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” was written by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler for the 1933 Cotton Club Parade — World’s Fair Edition. About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” in 1961 for his album […]