The song of the day for Sunday, June 16, 2024, is “I Wished On The Moon.”
About This Song
“I Wished On The Moon” was written in 1935 by Ralph Rainger and Dorothy Parker (yes, that Dorothy Parker). This song was first recorded in 1935 by Ruth Etting. Bing Crosby sang in The Big Broadcast of 1936. Other recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Billie Holiday, Art Pepper, and Tony Bennett.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “I Wished On The Moon” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.
Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Performance.
“I Wished On The Moon,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.
We’ve got Billie Holiday’s 1995 recording of “I Wished On The Moon.” She sings the seldom-heard verse, as did Tony Bennett on his recording:
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