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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 28, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 29, 2017 is “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “,” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1931 and one was of the early swing rhythm songs. It was recorded in the first few years by Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. The Benny Goodman recording, with vocals by Helen Ward, is also well-regarded.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. It was arranged by George Siravo.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio)

Listen to Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio) on Spotify. Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon Trio · Song · 1964.


“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: George Siravo, Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett, Who Can I Turn To

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