he song of the day for Monday, May 11, 2026,”Cheek to Cheek.” About Today We have another birthday today: Irving Berlin. Israel Isidor Beilin was born in Tyumen, Russia, on May 11, 1988. His family emigrated to the US in 1893, settling in New York. The family name was changed to Berlin when they were […]
Song of the Day: Dancing in the Dark
The song of the day for Sunday, May 10, 2026, is “Dancing in the Dark.” About Today The Year of Tony Bennett is pleased to to remember the great Fred Astaire, who was born on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska. His 76-year career was remarkable; Astaire was a dancer, singer, actor, singer, musician, and […]
Song of the Day: Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
The song of the day for Saturday, May 9, 2026, is “Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” About This Song “Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1931 for the Cotton Club production RhythMania. It was recorded in the first few years by […]
Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You
The song of the day for Friday, May 8, 2026, is “The Very Thought of You.” About This Song “The Very Thought of You” was written in 1934 by the British composer and band leader Ray Noble. Noble recorded it in 1934 with his own orchestra and Al Bowlly on vocals; Bing Crosby also recorded […]