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The Year of Tony Bennett

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June 25, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Country Girl

The song of the day for Monday, June 26, 2023, is “Country Girl.”

About This Song

“Country Girl” was written by Robert Farnon in 1966. Farnon was born in Canada and was a composer, conductor, arranger, and trumpet player. He composed both light classical and popular music, as well as film and television scores. Robert Farnon worked with Tony Bennett on several albums, including the wonderful 1968 Snowfall.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Country Girl” on November 26, 1966, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Country Girl,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Marion Evans, Robert Farnon, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

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