The song of the day for Friday, July 31, 1926 is “Love Letters.”
About This Song
“Love Letters” was written in 1945 by Victor Young and Edward Heyman for the film Love Letters. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, but lost to “It Might As Well Be Spring” from State Fair. It has been recorded by Nat “King” Cole and Elvis Presley.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Love Letters” on August 11, 1954, for Cloud 7, released in 1955. Chuck Wayne, who played guitar on the album, wrote the arrangement.
“Love Letters,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.
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