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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 25, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet

The song of the day for Monday, January 25, 2016 is “A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet,” was written by Harry Wood and Gus Kahn in 1932; it was first recorded by Ruth Eating that year. Other significant recordings include those by Al Bowlly with the Ray Noble Orchestra, The Lennon Sisters and Nat “King” Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet” 1989 for his autobiographical album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet

Listen to A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1990.


“A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Gus Kahn, Harry Woods

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