The song of the day for Thursday, October 26, 2023, is “Blues in the Night.”
About This Song
“Blues in the Night” was written in 1941 for the film of the same name by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. 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” in May 2001 for his album Playin’ With My Friends.
“Blues in the Night,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available on Apple Music.
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