The song of the day for Thursday, July 23, 2026, is “Days of Wine and Roses.”
About This Song
“Days of Wine and Roses” was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film, Days of Wine and Roses, which starred Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon. the film is arguably the most powerful film ever made about alcoholism and the struggles of the Remick and Lemmon to stop drinking. There are scenes in this film that I know I will never forget; it is a true masterpiece.
The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It also won the 1964 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
About This Version
Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in June 1975, for their first album The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.
“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.
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