The song of the day for Thursday, August 27, 2026, is “When The Sun Comes Out.” About This Song “When The Sun Comes Out” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1941. The first recording of the song was made by Helen O’Connell with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Barbra Streisand recorded it for […]
Quote of the Day
I’ve been blessed to sing songs composed by some of the greatest composers in pop music. But I’ve got to say I have a special place in my heart for Harold Arlen. His songs were unique and unconventional–almost like plays that swung among joy, regret, resignation, and celebration in just two to three minutes.
Tony Bennett

Song of the Day: This Is All I Ask
The song of the day for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is “This Is All I Ask.” About This Song “This Is All I Ask” was written by Gordon Jenkins in 1958. Jenkins was not only a composer, but a masterful arranger. He did a lot of work with Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. He […]

Song of the Day: Lucky to be Me
The song of the day for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is “Lucky to be Me.” About Today We remember Leonard Bernstein today. He was born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Mass. In his lifetime, he was known as a composer, conductor, pianist, author, and educator. He wrote three Broadway musicals, composed numerous concert pieces, […]

Song of the Day: I See Your Face Before Me
The song of the day for Monday, August 24, 2026, is “I See Your Face Before Me.” About This Song “I See Your Face Before Me” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1937 Broadway musical Between The Devil. Two recordings reached the charts soon after the movie opened: Guy Lombardo and […]
