July 24, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

July 24 2012

My Foolish Heart

Today’s Song of the Day is My Foolish Heart by Victor Young (music) and Ned Washington (lyrics) written in 1949. I listened to the Tony Bennett and Bill Evans sessions all day today and this song is one of my favorites. The song was originally recorded on their first album, The Tony Bennett and Bill Evans Album in 1975 on Tony’s own Improv label and is one of finest jazz vocal albums ever recorded. Just Tony and Bill in the studio making incredible music. Today’s link comes from the recently released compilation album Isn’t It Romantic.

July 22, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

July 23 2012

Let There Be Love

The Song of the Day is Let There Be Love from the fabulous Beat of My Heart album, recorded in 1957. This album was conceived by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon and features international percussion artists. This particular song features Candido, Sabu, and Billy Exiner. Beat of My Heart is, next to Cloud 7, Mr. Bennett’s finest album from the 1950s (well, according to me, anyway.)

Enjoy!

July 21, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

July 22 2012

Stella By Starlight

Tony Bennett is appearing today at the Starlight Festival in Marbella, Spain. Today’s Song of the Day is Stella by Starlight. The song was originally written in 1944 by Victor Young. Only in 1946 were lyrics written; by Ned Washington. It’s a jazz classic. Mr. Bennett recorded it in 1961 on My Heart Sings.

July 20, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

July 21 2012

All For You

The Song of the Day is from The Art of Romance, with lyrics by Tony Bennett. The music adapted from Nuages by Django Reinhardt and is arranged by Johnny Mandel. It’s a favorite of us here at The Year of Tony Bennett. In fact, we love the album and recommend it all.

July 19, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

July 20 2012

How Do You Keep The Music Playing

With music from Michel Legrand and lyrics from Alan and Marilyn Bergman, there’s no doubt this a lovely song. Tony regularly sings it in concert and tells a funny story about Frank Sinatra telling him to sing this song. And sing it he does. From The Art of Excellence: