On the Second Day of Tony Bennett Christmas, Saturday, December 15, 2012, the song of the day is The Christmas Song.
About The Christmas Song
Originally titled Merry Christmas To You, this classic song was written by the singer Mel Tormé and Bob Wells in 1944. The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in 1946. It has, of course, been widely recorded by Mr. Tormé, Les Brown, Michael Bublé, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland and Andy Williams among many others.
About This Version
Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1968 album Snowfall, arranged and conducted by Robert Farnon.
The Christmas Song, as well as the full Snowfall album, is available from iTunes.
I love the wat Tony sings that great song! Warm, intense yet relaxed and so Bennett-like! The second he opens his mouth there is no doubt: Its TONY BENNETT
A friend on Twitter said this: “Tony’s recording of The Christmas Song is *the* gold standard version of that song.” I have to agree.