The song of the day for Monday, January 19, 2015 is “While The Music Plays On.”
About This Song
Today’s song, “While The Music Plays On,” was written in 1939 by Emery “Eddie” Heimm with lyrics by Irving Mills and Lupin Fein. Heim was born in Budapest and moved to America in 1939. He served in the US Army, Special Services, during World War II.
About This Version
“While The Music Plays On” is the 8th song on our album of the month, Cloud 7. I’ve always found this song quite poignant, in its telling the tale of the singer whose girl has left him, found another and is dancing with her new love as he sings, while the music plays on. It’s a lovely song and is, of course, beautifully sung by Tony Bennett. It was recorded on August 11, 1954 at the famed CBS 30th Street Studio and was arranged by Chuck Wayne, the guitarist for the album.
“While The Music Plays On,” as well as Cloud 7, is available from iTunes.
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