The song of the day for Friday, June 6, 2025, is “But Beautiful.”
About This Song
“But Beautiful” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke for the the 1947 movie The Road to Rio, where it was introduced by Bing Crosby. 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.
Here’s the 1947 Bing Crosby version, which is quite lovely.
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