The song of the day for Saturday, December 13, 2025, is “Just Friends.”
About This Song
“Just Friends” was written in 1931 by John Klenner and Sam M. Lewis. The song has long been a popular jazz standard, including vocal versions by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, and Chet Baker. The song, both the music as well as the lyrics, seem more modern than most songs written in the early 1930s.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Just Friends” on October 15, 1964, with a remarkable quartet: Herbie Hancock (piano), Stan Getz (tenor sax), Ron Carter (bass), and Elvin Jones (drums).
“Just Friends,” as well as Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 1, is available on Apple Music.
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