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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 7, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Take Me

The song of the day for Monday, September 7, 2015 is “Take Me.”

About This Song

“Take Me” was written in 1942, with music by Rube Bloom and lyrics by Mack David. The song was popular when it was first released, with recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Take Me” on September 4, 1952, with The Ray Charles Singers. It was arranged and conducted Percy Faith.

Take Me

Tony Bennett · The Columbia Singles, Vol. 2 · Song · 2011


“Take Me,” as well as all of the songs on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 2, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Mack Davis, Percy Faith, Rube Bloom, The Ray Charles Singers

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