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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 23, 2013 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: It Was Me

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.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Gilbert Becaud, I Wanna Be Around, Norman Gimbel

Comments

  1. Nick Riggio says

    June 23, 2013 at 2:56 am

    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!

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  2. abigail says

    June 23, 2013 at 5:28 am

    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.

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