The song of the day for Monday, December 12, 2022, is “I’ve Got the World on a String.”
About This Song
“I’ve Got the World on a String” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for the 1932 Cotton Club Parade, where it was introduced by Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby. Alec Wilder, in American Popular Song, considers it one of Arlen’s loveliest songs.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got the World on a String” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon.
“I’ve Got the World on a String,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.
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