The song of the day for Friday, January 23, 2026, 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” 64 years ago on January 23, 1962; “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” was recorded on the same day as well. “Once Upon a Time” was released on the A-side of single, with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” on the B-side. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement and conducted. Both songs were released later that year on the album I Left My Heart in San Francisco.
“Once Upon a Time,” as well as I Left My Heart In San Francisco, is available on Apple Music.
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