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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 21, 2014 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Monday, April 21, 2014 is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

This song was written in 1955 by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche for the Count Basie Orchestra. It was first recorded in 1955 by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett / Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler.

About This Version

“Alright, Okay, You Win” is the first song on Bennett’s wonderful 2001 album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues and is a duet with singer and pianist Diana Krall. They are ably accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Quartet, with Clayton Cameron on drums, Paul Langosch on bass, and Gray Sargent on guitar.

http://open.spotify.com/track/5Q9uoUcUF0bVLJqDLaurw4
“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as the album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Diana Krall, Maymie Watts, Playin' With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, Sid Wyche

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