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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 30, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Foggy Day

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 31, 2022, is “A Foggy Day.”

About This Song

“A Foggy Day” was written in 1937 by George and Ira Gershwin for the movie A Damsel in Distress, starring Fred Astaire, who introduced the song. It’s been quite popular with many great recordings, including those by Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Foggy Day” on March 15, 1962, for his album On The Glory Road. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.


“A Foggy Day,” as well as On The Glory Road is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Fred Astaire singing today’s song from A Damsel in Distress.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Damsel In Distress, Fred Astaire, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, On The Glory Road, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

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