The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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On the Second Day of a Tony Bennett Christmas

On the second day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Monday, December 15, 2014, Tony Bennett sings “Christmas in Herald Square.”

“Christmas in Herald Square” was composed in 1985 by Tony Tamburello, with lyrics by Joyce Vintaloro. Mr. Tamburello was a long-time friend of and vocal coach for Tony Bennett.

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmas in Herald Square” in 1998; it was first released on The Playground, an album for children. This recording was used on The Classic Christmas Album, released in 2011.

Christmas In Herald Square

Listen to Christmas In Herald Square on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 2011


“Christmas Time in Herald Square,” as well as The Classic Christmas Album, is available from iTunes.

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On the First Day of a Tony Bennett Christmas

On the First Day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Sunday, December 14, 2014, Tony Bennett sings “Christmas Time is Here.”

Fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas will recognize this song. Written in 1965 by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson, this television program has been a part of Christmas for families for nearly 50 years.

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmas Time Is Here” in 2004 for A Swingin’ Christmas, released in 2008. This album features The Count Basie Big Band, including Harold Jones, who is now Tony Bennett’s drummer.

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“Christmas Time Is Here,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available from iTunes.

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