The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

Quote of the Day

I included a song on that album [The Art of Excellence] called “How Do You Keep the Music Playing” by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, which I had first heard Sinatra sing. One night I went to see Frank perform at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, I had no idea he knew I was there, but right after he finished singing the song, he said to me, in full view of thousands of people, “Tony! You should sing this song!” How could I refuse?

Song of the Day: How Do You Keep the Music Playing?

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, is “How Do You Keep the Music Playing.” About This Song “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?” was written by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. This song was written for the 1992 movie Best Friends. where it was introduced […]

Song of the Day: Last Night When We Were Young

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, is “Last Night When We Were Young.” About This Song “Last Night When We Were Young” was written in 1935 by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. Arlen considered “Last Night When We Were Young” one of his favorite songs. In American Popular Song, Alec Wilder […]

Song of the Day: I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan

The song of the day for Monday, September 21, 2026, is “I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan.” About This Song “I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1929 revue The Little Show and was introduced by Clifton Webb. It was a featured […]

Song of the Day: Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me

The song of the day for Sunday, September 20, 2026, is “Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me.” About This Song “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” was written by Duke Ellington in 1940, with lyrics by Bob Russell added later. The music originated as an instrumental from Concerto for Cootie, to highlight Ellington’s […]