The song of the day for Sunday, September 20, 2026, is “Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me.” About This Song “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” was written by Duke Ellington in 1940, with lyrics by Bob Russell added later. The music originated as an instrumental from Concerto for Cootie, to highlight Ellington’s […]
Song of the Day: Rules of the Road
The song of the day for Saturday, September 19, 2026, 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 […]
Song of the Day: Blue Moon
The song of the day for Friday, September 18, 2026, is “Blue Moon.” About This Song “Blue Moon” was written in 1934 by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The song was introduced in their 1934 show Manhattan Melodrama, although with with a completely different lyric. Hart wrote the lyric we know today in 1934. It’s […]
Song of the Day: The Beat of My Heart
The song of the day for Thursday, September 17, 2025, is “The Beat of My Heart.” About This Song “The Beat of My Heart” (also known as “The Beat o’ My Heart”) was written in 1934 by Harold Spina and Johnny Burke. The song has been widely recorded by artists including Paul Whiteman, Ray Noble, […]