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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 12, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: But Beautiful

The song of the day for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, is “But Beautiful.”

About Today

We’re continuing our look at The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, recorded June 10-13, 1975.

About This Song

“But Beautiful” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke for Bing Crosby to sing in the 1947 movie The Road to Rio. The song has been widely recorded, including recordings by Bill Evans, Johnny Hartman, Billie Holiday, Gregory Porter, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “But Beautiful” in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“But Beautiful,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Evans, Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

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