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, […]
Quote of the Day
I didn’t meet Count Basie in person until we started rehearsing. We got along right off the bat; it was as if we’d been good friends for years. At one point Basie told his band, “Anything Tony wants, he gets!”
Tony Bennett

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, […]

Song of the Day: Baby Don’t You Quit Now
The song of the day for Monday, May 18, 2026, is “Baby Don’t You Quit Now.” About This Song “Baby Don’t You Quit Now” was written in 1967 by Jimmy Rowles and Johnny Mercer. It’s been widely record by artists including Pearl Bailey, Jack Jones, and Susannah McCorkle. Ella Fitzgerald was big fan of the […]

Song of the Day: Little Did I Dream
The song of the day for Sunday, May 17, 2026, is “Little Did I Dream.” About This Song “Little Did I Dream” was written in 2003 by Johnny Mandel and Dave Frishberg. Frishberg recorded it live for his album Do You Miss New York? About This Version Tony Bennett recorded “Little Did I Dream” in […]
