Today, we are treated with the video release of Cold, Cold Heart from the upcoming Viva Duets album, with Tony Bennett and Vincentico, with great guitar work from Gray Sargent:
Song of the Day: Cold, Cold Heart
The Song of the Day for October 10, 2012 is Cold, Cold Heart.
About Cold, Cold Heart
Cold, Cold Heart was written by the great Hank Williams in 1951. In an interesting parallel with Tony Bennett’s I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Cold, Cold Heart was the B-side when it was released by Hank Williams. It went on, of course, to become a very popular country and western song as well as a popular song.
About This Version
We choose Cold, Cold Heart in preparation for the Viva Duets album, on which Tony Bennett will be singing this song with Vincentico.
This version is the original, recorded in 1951. It was arranged and conducted by Percy Faith and reached #1 on the Billboard charts. It was originally released as a single, of course.
Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
The Song of the Day for October 9, 2012 is Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me).
About Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
From the 1964 musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, Who Can I Turn To was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. It was first recorded by Shirley Bassey, but the recording wasn’t popular. Tony Bennett then recorded the song and that version became a hit and helped to transfer the musical from London to Broadway.
About This Version
We feature Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) as we prepare for Viva Duets, as Mr. Bennett is singing this song with Gloria Estefan.
Mr. Bennett recorded the song for his 1964 album, Who Can I Turn To. The song was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and the album produced by Ernie Alstchuler, featuring the Ralph Sharon Trio [with Billy Exiner (d) and Hal Gaylord(b)] along with an orchestra.
Mr. Bennett also recorded the song with Bill Evans for Together Again and as duet with Queen Latifah on Duets II.
Today’s version is the original, as compiled on Fifty Years – The Artistry of Tony Bennett.
New Car Technology and Tony Bennett
Last month, I bought a new car that has lots of nice technology. The bit I like the most is the automatic back-up camera display. When I put the car in Reverse, the display area shows me a lovely wide-angle view from the back of the car.
This morning, after my customary Starbucks ritual of coffee and the New York Times, I got in the car to drive to the office. I started the car and the Tony Bennett iPod playlist I was listening to started to play. Got myself all buckled up and then put the car in reverse gear.
As expected, I had the wide-angle camera view, along with the title of the song that was playing: “Watch What Happens.”
I took a moment to enjoy that juxtaposition: Watch What Happens and the camera view. In that moment, a minor fender-bender occurred right behind me!
If I had not been told to Watch What Happens, that might have been me.
Thanks, Car. Thanks, Tony.
Song of the Day: A Weaver of Dreams / There Will Never Be Another You
The Song of the Day for October 8, 2012 is the beautiful medley of A Weaver of Dreams and There Will Never Be Another You.
About A Weaver of Dreams and There Will Never Be Another You
A Weaver of Dreams was written by Victor Young and Jack Elliott.
There Will Never Be Another You was written by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Mack Gordon. It was written for the 1942 movie Iceland, starring Sonja Henie. It is widely played jazz standard and has been recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.
About This Version
This medley is from Tony Bennett’s 1990 Astoria: Portrait of the Artist. This album is a favorite of this author and this arrangement is really outstanding. Hope you enjoy it.
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