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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 27, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Then Was Then–Now Is Now

The song of the day for Thursday, December 28, 2017 is “Then Was Then–Now Is Now.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Then Was Then–Now Is Now,” was written by Peggy Lee (yes, the singer) and Cy Coleman. Miss Lee recorded the song for her album of the same name, released in 1965.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Then Was Then–Now Is Now” in February 1965 for his album If I Ruled The World: Songs for the Jet Set. Don Costa did the quite effective arrangement.

Then Was Then And Now Is Now

Listen to Then Was Then And Now Is Now on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1965.


“Then Was Then–Now Is Now,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs for the Jet Set, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cy Coleman, Don Costa, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

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