The song of the day for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, is “Dream a Little Dream of Me.” About This Song “Dream a Little Dream of Me” was composed in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. The song was first recorded by Ozzie Nelson and also by Wayne King and […]
Song of the Day: Comes Once in a Lifetime
The song of the day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, is “Comes Once in a Lifetime.” About This Song “Comes Once in a Lifetime” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1961 musical Subways Are For Sleeping, based on a true story first reported in Harper’s Magazine about well-dressed homeless […]
Song of the Day: I Cover the Waterfront
The song of the day for Monday, January 19, 2026, is “I Cover the Waterfront.” About This Song “I Cover the Waterfront” was written in 1933 by Johnny Green and Edward Heyman. Their song was inspired by the 1932 novel I Cover the Waterfront by Max Miller, which was also made into the 1933 film […]
Song of the Day: I Remember You
The song of the day for Sunday, January 18, 2026, is “I Remember You.” About This Song “I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric […]