The song of the day for Monday, September 14, 2026, is “Just Friends.” About This Song “Just Friends” was written in 1931 by John Klenner and Sam M. Lewis as a pop song, but has become a jazz standard for both singers and instrumentalists. It became a hit in 1932 when Russ Columbo recorded it […]
Song of the Day: They All Laughed
The song of the day for Sunday, September 13, 2026, is “They All Laughed.” About This Song “They All Laughed” was written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 movie Shall We Dance, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. About This Version Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded “They All Laughed” for their 2014 […]
Song of the Day: So Many Stars
The song of the day for Saturday, September 12, 2026, is “So Many Stars.” About This Song “So Many Stars” was written in 1967 by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 released the first recording of “So Many Stars” in 1968. Other recordings include those by Sarah […]
Song of the Day: Taking a Chance on Love
The song of the day for Friday, September 11, 2026, is “Taking a Chance on Love.” About This Song “Taking a Chance on Love” was composed by Vernon Duke, with lyrics by John LaTouche and Ted Fetter, for the 1940 Broadway musical Cabin in the Sky, where it was introduced by Ethel Waters. About This […]