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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 15, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Are You Having Any Fun?

The song of the day for Thursday, February 16, 2017 is “Are You Having Any Fun?”

About This Song

“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” was written Jack Yellen and Sammy Fain for the 1939 George White’s Scandals. George White produced these Broadway revues from 1919 to 1939. Stars introduced in his Scandals include Bert Lahr, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger and The Three Stooges.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Are You Having Any Fun?” in 1959 for his album with Count Basie and His Orchestra, Basie/Bennett. The arrangement is by Ralph Sharon.

Are You Havin" Any Fun? - 1990 Remix / Remaster

Listen to Are You Havin" Any Fun? - 1990 Remix / Remaster on Spotify. Count Basie · Song · 1959.


“Are You Having Any Fun?” as well as Basie/Bennett, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Basie/Bennett, Count Basie, Jack Yellen, Sammy Fain, Tony Bennett

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