The song of the day for Sunday, January 12, 2025, is “Penthouse Serenade.”
About This Song
“Penthouse Serenade” was written in 1933 by Will Jason and Val Burton for the 1933 animated short Betty Boop’s Penthouse, where it was sung by Mae Questel. It’s a classic Depression-era song with a young romantic couple yearning for a glamorous apartment. Notable recordings of this song include those by Nat “King” Cole, Errol Garner, Stan Getz, Tony Bennett, and Sarah Vaughan.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Penthouse Serenade” on November 6, 1958, for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. The album was arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns.
“Penthouse Serenade,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available on Apple Music.
Thanks to YouTube, we have a video from Betty Boop’s Penthouse with Mae Questal singing today’s song!
Click here to view the full six minute short.
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