The song of the day for Thursday, October 24, 2024, is “Daybreak.”
About This Song
“Daybreak” was written in 1925 by Ferde Grofé and Harold Adamson. The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To the Ladies, which was released on October 24, 1995. Bennett included songs associated with great women singers in the 20th century on this album. “Daybreak” was recorded for Dinah Washington. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.
“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Dinah Washington’s “Daybreak” from her 1960 album I Concentrate On You:
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