The song of the day for Sunday, September 20, 2026, is “Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me.”
About This Song
“Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me” was written by Duke Ellington in 1940, with lyrics by Bob Russell added later. The music originated as an instrumental from Concerto for Cootie, to highlight Ellington’s lead trumpet player Cootie Williams.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me” in May 1999 for his tribute to Duke Ellington, Bennett Sings Ellington Hot & Cool. The album was timed to be released in 1999, Ellington’s centennial year. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool won the 42nd Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
“Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me,” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Ellington’s 1940 recording of “Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me.” That’s Cootie Williams on trumpet.
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