The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Let Yourself Go

The song of the day for Saturday, November 14, 2026, is “Let Yourself Go.”

About This Song

“Let Yourself Go” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1936 film Follow The Fleet, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Ginger Rogers introduced the song in the film and was backed by Jeanne Gray, Betty Grable, and Joy Hodges.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Let Yourself Go” in May 1987 for his album Bennett/Berlin. He was accompanied by The Ralph Sharon Trio with Sharon on piano, Paul Langosch on bass, and clayton Cameron drums.

“Let Yourself Go,” as well as Bennett/Berlin, is available on Apple Music.

We have Ginger Rogers sing “Let Yourself Go” from Follow the Fleet, followed by some dancing with Fred Astaire.

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Song of the Day: Lucky To Be Me

The song of the day for Friday, November 13, 2026, is “Lucky To Be Me.”

About This Song

“Lucky To Be Me” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1944 musical On The Town. The song is sung by the character Gabey when he is overjoyed to have fallen in love with “Miss Turnstiles.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Lucky To Be Me” in September 1976 for their second album Tony Bennett & Bill Evans Together Again, released in 1977.

“Lucky To Be Me,” as well as Tony Bennett & Bill EvansTogether Again, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)

The song of the day for Thursday, November 12, 2026, is “I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You).”

About This Song

“I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)” was written in 1930 by Doc Daugherty and Ellis Reynolds, with lyrics by A.J. Neiburg. The tune was known first in 1929 as “Lookin’ For Another Sweetie” with other lyrics by other writers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)” in March 2002 for A Wonderful World. Lee Musiker was the Musical Director and wrote the arrangement. Rob Mathes wrote the vocal arrangements.

“I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You),” as well as A Wonderful World, is available on Apple Music.

We have Louis Armstrong‘s 1930 recording of “‘I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)” with the Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra in Los Angeles. This recording features a young Lionel Hampton on drums and Lawrence Brown on trombone. It was released on OKeh 41448.

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Song of the Day: Young and Foolish

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is “Young and Foolish.”

About This Song

“Young and Foolish” was written by Albert Hague and Arnold B. Horwitt for the 1954 musical Plain and Fancy. The story concerns a young couple from New York City who travel to the Amish community in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, to sell some property to local Amish man.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Young and Foolish” on April 22, 1963, for the album This Is All I Ask. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Young and Foolish,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Let The Good Times Roll

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, is “Let The Good Times Roll.”

About This Song

“Let The Good Times Roll” was written in 1946 by Sam Theard and Fleecie Moore. Louis Jordan, who was married to Fleecie Moore, made the first recording with his Tympany Five group, which was released in December 1946. It spent six months on the R&B Billboard chart. In 2009, “Let The Good times Roll” received a Hall of Fame award; in 2013, the Blues Foundation added to its Hall of Fame.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and B.B. King recorded “Let The Good Times Roll” on May 18, 2001, for the album Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues. Rob Mathes wrote the vocal arrangement.

“Let The Good Times Roll,” as well as Let The Good Times Roll, is available on Apple Music.

We have the 1938 recording of “Let The Good Times Roll” by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.