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The Year of Tony Bennett

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April 1, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Friday, April 1, 2016 is “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.”

About This Song

Duke Ellington wrote “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” in 1938, with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. It was a major hit for Duke Ellington, reaching #1 on the charts. In addition to his own recording that year, other recordings by Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey were made that year and were extremely popular as well. In 1952 Ellington named “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” as one of his eleven favorites.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The arrangement is by our friend Marion Evans.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.


“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

And here’s a sweet version of “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” played by Ellington and his Orchestra. I believe this is the original 1938 version, with vocals from Ivie Anderson.

I Let a Song Go Out My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out My Heart on Spotify. Duke Ellington · Song · 2011.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Duke Ellington, Henry Nemo, Irving Mills, John Redmond, Marion Evans, Tony Makes It Happen!

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