The song of the day for Sunday, May 23, 2026, is “Tangerine.” About This Song “Tangerine” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In, which starred Dorothy Lamour, William Holden, Eddie Bracken and introduced Betty Hutton. The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, with vocalists Helen O’Connell and Bob Eberly, made […]
Song of the Day: You Don’t Know What Love Is
The song of the day for Friday, May 22, 2026, is “You Don’t Know What Love Is.” About This Song “You Don’t Know What Love Is” was written by Gene de Paul and Don Raye for a 1941 Abbott and Costello film called Keep ‘Em Flying, but was cut from the film before it opened. […]
Song of the Day: Love Is Here To Stay
The song of the day for Thursday, May 21, 2026, is “Love Is Here To Stay.” About This Song “Love Is Here To Stay” was written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin in 1937 for The Goldwyn Follies movie, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To […]
Song of the Day: Life Is a Song
The song of the day for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, is “Life Is a Song.” About This Song “Life Is a Song” was written by Fred Ahlert and Joe Young in 1935. Early recordings include those by Rudy Vallee, Ruth Ettings, and Bob Crosby. About This Version Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, […]