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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 11, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Speak Low

The song of the day for Monday, April 11, 2016 is “Speak Low.”

About This Song

“Speak Low” was written for the 1943 musical One Touch of Venus by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Ogden Nash.The song was introduced by Mary Martin and Kenny Baker. In addition to several very fine Tony Bennett recordings, “Speak Low” has been widely recorded by jazz and popular performers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Lena Horne.

About This Version

Tony Bennett has recorded “Speak Low” several times. Today’s recording is from his 1964 album When Lights Are Low, featuring the Ralph Sharon Trio with Billy Exiner on drums and Hal Gaylord on bass.

Speak Low

Listen to Speak Low on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.


“Speak Low,” 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, Hal Gaylord, Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash, One Touch of Venus, Ralph Sharon Trio, When Lights Are Low

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