The song of the day for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, is “Life Is a Song.”
About This Song
“Life Is a Song” was written by Fred Ahlert and Joe Young in 1935. Early recordings include those by Rudy Vallee, Ruth Ettings, and Bob Crosby.
About This Version
Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “Life Is a Song” on January 5, 1959, for Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement. Count Basie played piano for this recording.
“Life Is a Song,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings, is available on Apple Music.
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