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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 8, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Just a Lucky So and So

The song of the day for Monday, June 8, 2026, is “I’m Just a Lucky So and So.”

About This Song

“I’m Just a Lucky So and So” was written in 1945 by Duke Ellington and Mack David. It’s been widely recorded by artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Diana Krall, Mose Allison, and Harry “Sweets” Edison with Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang “I’m Just a Lucky So and So” live at Carnegie Hall on June 9, 1962. The concert 2-LP album, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, was released in August 1962.

“I’m Just a Lucky So and So,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available on Apple Music.

Duke Ellington, with Al Hibbler, recorded “I’m Just a Lucky So and So” on November 26, 1945.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Duke Ellington, Mack David, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

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