The song of the day for Thursday, August 26, 2021, 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 of the same name, starring Jack Lemon and Lee Remick. This movie 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.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in 1965 for The Movie Song Album, released in 1966. Larry Wilcox wrote the arrangement.
“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Movie Song Album is available on Apple Music.
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