The song of the day for Sunday, October 18 is “It’s Like Reaching For the Moon.” About This Song “It’s Like Reaching For the Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Lewis, Al Sherman, and Gerald Marqusee. Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra, with Billie Holiday on vocals, first recorded this song, which was released in […]
Song of the Day: Shaking the Blues Away
The song of the day for Saturday, October 17, 2026, is “Shaking the Blues Away.” About This Song “Shaking the Blues Away” was written by Irving Berlin for The Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. Ruth Etting introduced the song in the production and recorded the song the same year. About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “Shaking […]
Song of the Day: A Rainy Day
The song of the day for Friday, October 16, 2026, is “A Rainy Day.” About This Song “A Rainy Day” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1932 revue Flying Colors. Howard Dietz directed the production. The cast included Clifton Webb, Patsy Kelly, Imogene Coca, and Buddy and Vilma Ebsen. About This […]
Song of the Day: The Way You Look Tonight
The song of the day for Thursday, October 15, 2026, is “The Way You Look Tonight.” About Today The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Bill Charlap a very happy birthday. He was born in New York on October 15, 1966. His father, Moose Charlap, was a noted Broadway composer; his mother, Sandy Stewart, a singer. […]