The song of the day for Saturday, September 6, 2025, is “Once Upon a Time.”
About This Song
“Once Upon a Time” was written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams for the 1962 Ray Bolger musical All American, where it was introduced by Bolger and Eileen Herlie. While the musical was not a major smash hit, the song is quite lovely. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, it was also recorded by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Howard Keel, Bobby Darrin, and Mandy Patinkin.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Once Upon a Time” on January 23, 1962. It was released as the A-side of a 45rpm record with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” as the B-side. Both songs were included on the album I Left My Heart in San Francisco, released in June 1962. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement.
“Once Upon a Time,” as well as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, is available on Apple Music.
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