The song of the day for Sunday, June 23, 2013 is “It Was Me.”
About This Song
If there is a more perfect song to bring summer to life, I don’t know what it is. “It Was Me” was written by Gilbert Becaud as “C’etait Moi,” with English lyrics by Norman Gimbel. It’s a beautiful love song that brings memories of summers past and, maybe, to come.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “It Was Me” for his 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. National Public Radio’s Melissa Block interviewed Tony Bennett about his favorite summer song, “It Was Me,” in 2009. Click here to listen to the story.
http://open.spotify.com/track/27SCZ5Gnb7YxnzoBJo2sZJ
“It Was Me,” as well as the entire I Wanna Be Around album, is available from iTunes.
This beautiful song is included in one of il maestro’s best albums! While the nation’s DJs have never featured the song , it is very deserving to be heard. Tony sings it with heart , feeling and much love!
Can’t say it enough, I love you Tony Bennett. You are the most talented male performer and singer ever. You’re voice is gorgeous.