The song of the day for Monday, April 16, 2018 is “I’m Glad There Is You.”
About This Song
“I’m Glad There Is You” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey, with lyrics by Paul Madeira. The song was originally released by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1941 and featured Bob Eberly on vocals. The song has been widely recorded including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz and Peggy Lee, among many others.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Glad There Is You” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank, a great collection of songs sung by Frank Sinatra. Ralph Sharon did the arrangement.
“I’m Glad There Is You,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.
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