The song of the day for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, is “It’s Only A Paper Moon.”
About This Song
“It’s Only A Paper Moon” was written in 1933 by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Yip Harburg and Billy Rose. Originally written for an unsuccessful play called The Great Magoo, this song was used in the 1933 movie Take a Chance. Paul Whiteman recorded it that year. There were two very fine recordings in the 1940s by Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, which sealed the popularity of the song. Since that time, it has been a popular and jazz favorite that has been widely recorded.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Only A Paper Moon” in June 1998 for his album for children, The Playground.
“It’s Only A Paper Moon,” as well as The Playground, is available on Apple Music.
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