The song of the day for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, is “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.” About This Song “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” was written in 1940 by Duke Ellington. Originally written as an instrumental, Ellington named the song “Never No Lament.” Bob Russell’s lyrics came in 1942 and the song’s title was changed […]
Song of the Day: It Had To Be You
The song of the day for Monday, April 20, 2026, is “It Had To Be You.” About Today Today’s song is from Bennett’s album When Lights Are Low, which was released 64 years ago on April 20, 1964. It’s a fine album made with the Ralph Sharon Trio (Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, […]
Song of the Day: Then Was Then and Now Is Now
The song of the day for Sunday, April 19, 2026, is “Then Was Then and Now Is Now.” About Today Sixty-one years ago on April 19, 1965, Columbia Records released one of most favorite Tony Bennett albums, If I Ruled The World: Songs For the Jet Set. About This Song “Then Was Then and Now […]
Song of the Day: Spring in Manhattan
The song of the day for Saturday, April 18, 2026, is “Spring in Manhattan.” About This Song “Spring in Manhattan” was written in 1963 by Anthony Scibetta and Alice Reach. About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “Spring in Manhattan” on April 8, 1963, featuring an arrangement by Don Costa. It was released as a single […]