The song of the day for Monday, September 2. 2024, is “Blues In The Night.”
About This Song
“Blues In The Night” was written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer for the 1941 film of the name. Arlen wrote the music first and wrote a true blues song. Johnny Mercer, who later wrote the lyrics, drew on his Southern heritage to write the exceptional blues lyrics.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Blues In The Night” on October 21, 1957, for the album The Beat Of My Heart. Jo Jones played drums for this recording.
“Blues In The Night,” as well as The Beat Of My Heart, is available on Apple Music.
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