The song of the day for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, is “Gone With The Wind.”
About This Song
“Gone With The Wind” (not to be confused with the book and film Gone With The Wind) was written in 1937 by Allie Wrubel and Herb Magidson. Alec Wilder notes in American Popular Song that “these exceptional songs from competent but unexceptional writers fascinate and plague me. For if they could write one sensitive, inventive, exceptional song, why not more?” Wrubel and Magidson may be lost to songwriting history, save this rather wonderful song with its timeless feel.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Gone With The Wind” in 2004 for The Art of Romance, released 20 years ago on November 19, 2004. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.
“Gone With The Wind,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.
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