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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 9, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Fascinating Rhythm

The song of the day for Sunday, January 20, 2021, is “Fascinating Rhythm.”

About This Song

Written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1924 for the Broadway musical Lady Be Good, “Fascinating Rhythm” was introduced by Cliff Edwards and Fred and Adele Astaire. The Astaires also recorded the song in 1926 with Gershwin on the piano. “Fascinating Rhythm” was and still is, a jazz number. For that reason, it has never been out of favor with jazz artists, both vocal and instrumental.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Fascinating Rhythm” in 1958 with The Count Basie Big Band for the 1959 album In Person.

Fascinatin’ Rhythm

Listen to Fascinatin’ Rhythm on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1959.

“Fascinating Rhythm,” as well as In Person, is available from Apple Music.

Bennett first recorded “Fascinating Rhythm” on the Leslie label. Long thought to be lost, a copy of the record was found and was included in the 2011 Complete Collection Box Set.

Fascinatin’ Rhythm – 2011 Remaster

Listen to Fascinatin’ Rhythm – 2011 Remaster on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2012.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Count Basie, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Ralph Sharon, The Count Basie Big Band, Tony Bennett

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