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. […]
Quote of the Day
I want to tell you one thing: just think truth and beauty. Forget about everything else. Just concentrate on truth and beauty, that’s all.
Bill Evans (in a telephone call to Tony Bennett, shortly before Evan’s death)

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, […]

Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily
The song of the day for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.” About This Song “I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written in 1944 by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the film Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. Significant recordings include those by Mel Tormé, […]
