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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 19, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Live! All Of You

The song of the day for Sunday, September 20, 2020, is “All Of You.”

About This Song

“All Of You” was written by Cole Porter for the 1954 Broadway musical Silk Stockings, where it was introduced by Don Ameche. Bill Evans played it at his legendary album Sunday at the Village Vanguard, recorded live.

About This Version

Tony Bennett performed “All Of You” at his 1994 live performance on MTV Unplugged.

“All Of You,” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, Tony Live! Tagged With: Cole Porter, MTV Unplugged, Silk Stockings, Tony Bennett

September 18, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Live! A Foggy Day

The song of the day for Saturday, September 19, 2020, is “A Foggy Day.”

About This Song

“A Foggy Day” was written by George and Ira Gershwin. It was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 movie A Damsel in Distress. The song has been quite popular with many great recordings, including those by Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Foggy Day” with The Ralph Sharon Trio on his live performance on MTV Unplugged. In addition to Sharon on piano, the trio consisted of Doug Richeson on bass and Clayton Cameron on drums.

“A Foggy Day,” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, Tony Live! Tagged With: Clayton Cameron, Doug Richeson, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, MTV Unplugged, Ralph Sharon, The Ralph Sharon Trio, Tony Bennett

September 12, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Live! They Can’t Take That Away From Me

The song of the day for Sunday, September 13, 2020, is “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”

About This Song

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” was written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 Fred Astaire – Ginger Rodgers movie Shall We Dance. Unlike most songs that Astaire introduced in his films, there was no dance number associated with “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” It is one of the Gershwin’s finest love songs. George Gershwin died just two months after this film was released.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and guest Elvis Costello sang “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” on Bennett’s live performance on MTV Unplugged.

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, Tony Live! Tagged With: Elvis Costello, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett

September 11, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Live! Moonglow

The song of the day for Saturday, September 12, 2020, is “Moonglow.”

About This Song

“Moonglow” was written in 1933 by Will Hudson and Irving Mills, with lyrics by Eddie DeLange. It’s been a popular song since it was written. The first recordings were by Joe Venuti and His Orchesta, Ethel Waters, and The Benny Goodman Orchestra. Later recordings include those by Billie Holiday and Artie Shaw.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and guest k.d. lang recorded “Moonglow” in 1994 for Bennett’s MTV Unplugged live performance. This led to a long-term collaboration of the two singers, including one of my favorites, A Wonderful World, consisting of songs associated with Louis Armstrong.

“Moonglow,” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, Tony Live! Tagged With: Eddie DeLange, Irving Mills, k d lang, MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett, Will Hudson

September 5, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Live! Steppin’ Out With My Baby

The song of the day for Sunday, September 6, 2020, is “Steppin’ Out.”

About This Song

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1948 film musical Easter Parade, which starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. The score of Easter Parade won the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sings “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” from his 1994 live performance on MTV Unplugged.

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, Tony Live! Tagged With: Easter Parade, Irving Berlin, MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett

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