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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 5, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: You Showed Me The Way

The song of the day for Monday, June 6, 2016 is “You Showed Me The Way.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “You Showed Me The Way,” was written in 1937 by Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Webb, Teddy McRae and Bud Green. Ella Fitzgerald co-wrote this song when she was just 18 years old and singing with Chick Webb at the Savoy Ballroom. The song eloquently describes her joy and gratitude for working with Webb.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “You Showed Me The Way” in 1995 for his album Here’s To The Ladies. In this album, Bennett chose songs associated with the great female singers of the 20th century. This song is, of course, the song he chose for his good friend Ella Fitzgerald.

You Showed Me the Way

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“You Showed Me The Way,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bud Green, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Here's To The Ladies, Teddy McRae

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