The song of the day for Sunday, August 18, 2024, is “Have You Met Miss Jones?.”
About This Song
Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart wrote “Have You Met Miss Jones?” for the 1937 musical revue I’d Rather Be Right. It’s one of their sweetest and most charming love songs, as the young man who is introduced to Miss Jones and falls in love immediately. In addition to Bennett’s recording, other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Have You Met Miss Jones?” in July 1973 for his album Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers & Hart Songs. He was accompanied by The Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet, consisting of Braff on cornet, Barnes on guitar, Wayne Wright on guitar, and John Guiffrida on bass.
“Have You Met Miss Jones?,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings The Rodgers & Hart Songbook, is available on Apple Music.
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