The song of the day for Wednesday, Jaune 5, 2024, is “Emily.”
About This Song
“Emily” was written in 1964 by Johnny Mandel and Johnny Mercer for the film The Americanization of Emily, starring James Garner and Julie Andrews. The film is set in London in 1944. Emily, played by Julie Andrews, lost her husband, brother and father in the war and finds herself attracted to Charlie Madison, played by James Garner. The film was very well received and is a personal favorite of both of the lead actors.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Emily” on December 28, 1965, for The Movie Song Album, which was released in 1966. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
“Emily,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available on Apple Music.
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