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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 3, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Once Upon A Time

The song of the day for Sunday, April 3, 2016 is “Once Upon A Time.”

About This Song

“Once Upon a Time” was written for the 1962 Ray Bolger musical All American by Charles Strouse and Lee Adamds, where it was introduced by Bolger and Eileen Herbie. While the musical was not a major smash hit, the song is quite lovely. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, it was also recorded by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Howard Keel, Bobby Darrin and Mandy Patinkin.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Once Upon A Time” in 1962, with an arrangement by Marty Manning. It was originally released as a single, on the A-side with the song “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” on the B-side. I guess we know which song got all the attention. It was also released that same year on the album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

Once Upon a Time

Listen to Once Upon a Time on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.


“Once Upon A Time,” as well as I Left My Heart In San Francisco, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: All American, Charles Strouse, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Lee Adams

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