The song of the day for Saturday, May 9, 2026, is “Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”
About This Song
“Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1931 for the Cotton Club production RhythMania. It was recorded in the first few years by Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. The Benny Goodman recording, with vocals by Helen Ward, is also well-regarded.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” on September 4, 1964, for Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
“Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Louis Armstrong’s 1932 recording of today’s song:
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