The song of the day for Saturday, May 16, 2026, is “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” About This Song “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” was written in 1960 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with English lyrics by Gene Lees. Known in the original Portuguese as “Corcovado,” this is one the great early bossa nova songs. The […]
Song of the Day: Pennies From Heaven
The song of the day for Friday, May 15, 2026, is “Pennies From Heaven.” About This Song “Pennies From Heaven” was written by Arthur Johnston and Johnny Burke in 1936 for the film Pennies From Heaven, where it was introduced by Bing Crosby. It’s one of the classic songs from the Great Depression. About This […]
Song of the Day: Rules of the Road
The song of the day for Thursday, May 14, 2026, is “Rules of the Road.” About This Song “Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horn, Shirley Horn, Nat King Cole, Anita […]
Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
The song of the day for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, is “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” About This Song “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the 1964 West End musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the […]