The song of the day for Tuesday, may 20, 2025, is “Make Believe.”
About This Song
“Make Believe” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1927 Broadway musical Show Boat. The song is sung in Act One by Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks (daughter of Cap’n Andy, owner of the show boat).
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Make Believe” in 2015 for The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern. Bennett is accompanied by Bill Charlap, who also produced the album.
The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern won the 58th Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.
“Make Believe,” as well as The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, is available on Apple Music.
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