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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 15, 2018 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: I’ve Got the World on a String

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 16, 2018 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 this version of “I’ve Got the World on a String” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank. The arrangement was done by Ralph Sharon, who accompanies Mr. Bennett.

I"ve Got the World On a String

Listen to I"ve Got the World On a String on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1992.


“I’ve Got the World on a String,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

Comments

  1. Lisa says

    May 16, 2018 at 4:24 am

    I love your posts! Thank you for sharing them.

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