The song of the day for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”
About This Song
“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee. The song was first recorded in 1936 by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra and was a big hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” in May 1989 for his autobiographical album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.
“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s the Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson recording from 1936:
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