The song of the day for Monday, January 1, 2024, is “Because Of You.”
About This Song
“Because of You” was written in 1940 by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson. It was first recorded by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra on December 12, 1940.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Because of You” on April 4, 1951, featuring an arrangement by Percy Faith. It was Bennett’s first big hit at Columbia Record, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts and staying there for ten weeks. It was the last song Bennett sang prior to his death on July 21, 2023.
“Because Of You,” as well as The Columbia Singles, Vol. 1, is available on Apple Music.
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