The song of the day for Wednesday, August 12, 2015 is “Out Of This World.”
About This Song
Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer wrote “Out Of This World” in 1944 for the movie of the same name. Out Of This World starred Eddie Bracken; however Bing Crosby dubbed the vocals for Bracken and introduced the song. Alec Wilder was a fan of this song, praising its ethereal quality and the excellent lyrics by Mercer.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded this version in 1967 for his album For Once In My Life. The arrangement is by Marion Evans. It’s a terrific song.
“Out Of This World,” as well as For Once In My Life, is available from iTunes.
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