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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 17, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Firefly

The song of the day for Friday, June 18, 2021, is “Firefly.”

About This Song

“Firefly” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1958 as an audition piece for the musical Gypsy. Jule Styne and a 28-year-old Stephen Sondheim wound up writing that score.

About This Version

Tony Bennett made two recordings of “Firefly” in 1958: A single with an arrangement by Ray Ellis and with Count Basie for the album In Person! Bennett sang “Firefly” at his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall, captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Firefly - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

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“Firefly,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

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