Song of the Day: Give Me The Simple Life

The song of the day for Thursday, January 25, 2018 is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me The Simple Life” was written in 1946 by Rube Bloom (music) and Harry Ruby (lyrics) for the film Wake Up and Dream, which starred John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” in 1954 for his album Cloud 7. As a first album by a young singer (Bennett was not even 30 when he made ); it’s a remarkable album that defined Bennett not only as vastly popular singer, but a jazz artist with impeccable taste and true vision of his own artistry.