The song of the day for Friday, October 7, 2016 is “Autumn In New York.”
About This Song
Vernon Duke wrote “Autumn In New York” for the 1934 Broadway musical Thumbs Up! The song has proved quite popular over the years, with recordings by Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan and many, many more.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Autumn In New York” in 1992. This recording is an outtake from the album Perfectly Frank. I’m glad it was finally released in the Complete Collection; it’s a very nice recording.
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“Autumn In New York,” as well as Rarities, Outtakes and Other Delights, Vol. 2, is available from iTunes.
About Today
The Year of Tony Bennett is thinking of all of our friends and readers who live on southern part of the eastern seaboard as Hurricane Matthew threatens landfall. Please stay safe.
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