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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 29, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie

The song of the day for Monday, January 30, 2017 is “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie.”

About This Song

“It’s a Sin To Tell a Lie” was written in 1936 by Billy Mathew and was introduced by Fats Waller. The song has been recorded by artists from Billie Holiday to Steve Goodman to Slim Whitman to Patti Page. And, of course, Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” in 1964 with the Ralph Sharon Trio, featuring Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums, for the album When Lights Are Low. This is how I love Tony Bennett best: a great jazz song played with an impeccable trio or quartet.

It"s A Sin To Tell A Lie

Listen to It"s A Sin To Tell A Lie on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.


“It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Exiner, Billy Mayhew, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon Trio, Tony Bennett

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