The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

Quote of the Day

That same great year (1962) President Kennedy invited me to the White House to appear with the leading modern jazz group of the era, the Dave Brubeck Quartet. The occasion was a special concert held on the White House lawn in honor of journalism students, and there were thousands of press people there. I’d done some campaigning for Kennedy during his run for president, and it was a glorious day for me. Kennedy was always kind and generous to me throughout his years in office and I later became one of the twelve founding fathers of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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Song of the Day: That Old Black Magic

The song of the day for Thursday, May 28, 2026, is “.” About This Song “That Old Black Magic” was written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 film Star Spangled Rhythm. The song was popular from the start, with recordings by Glenn Miller and Judy Garland in 1942. The song has been […]

Song of the Day: This Can’t Be Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, is “This Can’t Be Love.” About This Song “This Can’t Be Love” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the 1938 Broadway musical The Boys From Syracuse. It is one of their most joyous and least ironic love songs. Both Benny Goodman and […]

Song of the Day: I’m In Love Again

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, is “I’m In Love Again.” About Today We are celebrating one of the songwriters of today’s song: Peggy Lee. She was born as Norma Jean Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota, 106 years ago on May 26, 1920. She died in Los Angeles on January 21, […]

Song of the Day: Day Dream

The song of the day for Monday, May 25, 2026, is “Day Dream.” About This Song “Day Dream” was written in 1941 by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, with lyrics by John LaTouche. Acknowledged to have been written solely by Strayhorn, “Day Dream” is a lovely song with a strong Strayhorn touch, enhanced by the […]