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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 16, 2015 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Pennies From Heaven

The song of the day for Thursday, July 16, 2015 is “Pennies From Heaven.”

About This Song

“Pennies From Heaven” was written in 1936 by Arthur Johnson and Johnny Burke. This song was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1936 film of the same name. It’s one of the classic Great Depression songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this song in 1958 with Count Basie and His Orchestra for their second album, In Person!

Pennies From Heaven

Listen to Pennies From Heaven on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1959.


“Pennies From Heaven,” as well as In Person!, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Arthur Johnson, Count Basie, In Person!, Johnny Burke

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  1. Nick Riggio says

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