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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 22, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Christmas Time Is Here

On the tenth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, the song of the day for Wednesday, December 23, 2020, is “Christmas Time Is Here.”

About This Song

“Christmas Time Is Here” was written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is a perennial holiday favorite. This song has also been recorded by artists including Diana Krall, Anita Baker, Mel Tormé, and Mariah Carey.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmas Time Is Here” with The Count Basie Big Band for his 2008 album A Swingin’ Christmas.

Christmas Time Is Here

Listen to Christmas Time Is Here on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2008.

“Christmas Time Is Here,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available from Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Swingin' Christmas, Lee Mendelson, The Count Basie Big Band, Tony Bennett, Vince Guaraldi

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