The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Saturday, October 26, 2024, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921 by Benton Overstreet and Billy Higgins, both African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for the album Tony Bennett Sings ‘Life Is Beautiful’. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings ‘Life Is Beautiful’, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: So Beats My Heart For You

The song of the day for Friday, October 25, 2024, is “So Beats My Heart For You.”

About This Song

“So Beats My Heart For You” was written in 1930 by Fat Ballard, Charles Henderson, and Tom Waring. As one of the songwriters, Tom Waring, was the brother of Fred Waring, “So Beats My Heart For You,” was featured by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Beats My Heart For You” 67 years ago on October 25, 1957, for his third LP album, The Beat of My Heart. For this album, Bennett invited several guest percussionists to play on the album; “So Beats My Heart For You” featured Chico Hamilton. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“So Beats My Heart For You,” as well as The Beat Of My Heart, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Thursday, October 24, 2024, is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

“Daybreak” was written in 1925 by Ferde Grofé and Harold Adamson. The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To the Ladies, which was released on October 24, 1995. Bennett included songs associated with great women singers in the 20th century on this album. “Daybreak” was recorded for Dinah Washington. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Dinah Washington’s “Daybreak” from her 1960 album I Concentrate On You:

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Song of the Day: Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, is “Return To Me (Regresa a Mi).”

About This Song

“Return To Me” was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo and Danny DiMinno. This song was first recorded by Dean Martin, in January 1958 and to this day, the song remains strongly identified with Martin. “Return To Me” was featured in a 2000 film of the same name.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Vincente Fernandez recorded “Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)” for Viva Duets, released in 2012. The song was recorded at Vincente Fernadez’s ranch in Guadahara, where Fernandez had his own recording studio.

“Return To Me (Regresa a Mi),” as well as Viva Duets, is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present the official video for this recording:

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Song of the Day: Nobody Else But Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, is “Nobody Else But Me.”

About This Song

“Nobody Else But Me” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1946 Broadway revival of Show Boat, replacing a reprise of “Why Do I Love You?” near the end of Act Two. It was the last song that Jerome Kern wrote; he died shortly before the 1946 production opened. This song has been used in other revivals as well.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Nobody Else But Me” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Nobody Else But Me,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

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