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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 23, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: My One and Only

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 24. 2019, is “My One and Only.”

About This Song

“My One and Only” was written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin for the 1927 musical Funny Face, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire, Betty Compton and Gertrude McDonald. Recordings include those by Whispering Jack Smith, Fred Astaire, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “My One and Only” for their 2018 album Love Is Here To Stay, with the Bill Charlap Trio, with Charlap on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.

“My One and Only,” as well as Love Is Here To Stay, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Charlap, Diana Krall, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Kenny Washington, Peter Washington, Tony Bennett

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