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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 27, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

The song of the day for Friday, February 27, 2015 is “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”

About This Song

Originally written as an instrumental in 1940, Ellington named the song “Never No Lament.” Bob Russell’s lyrics came in 1942 and the song’s title was changed to the current “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.” The somewhat sad lyric of the jilted lover who would just rather stay home bumps up against the very cheerful tune and makes for a delicious dichotomy.

About This Version

Today’s version is Tony Bennett’s first version of “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” recorded in 1967. It was arranged by Marion Evans, who arranged all of the songs on Tony Makes It Happen! It’s a very fine arrangement and was used on the Duets II version with Michael Bublé.

Don"t Get Around Much Anymore

Listen to Don"t Get Around Much Anymore on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.


“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Russell, Duke Ellington, Marion Evans, Tony Makes It Happen!

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