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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 15, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Poor Little Rich Girl

The song of the day for Saturday, January 16, 2021, is “Poor Little Rich Girl.”

About This Song

Noël Coward wrote “Poor Little Rich Girl” for the 1925 revue On With the Dance. It is one of his most popular songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Poor Little Rich Girl” in 1959 with The Count Basie Orchestra for the album Basie/Bennett. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

Poor Little Rich Girl - 1990 Remix / Remaster

Listen to Poor Little Rich Girl - 1990 Remix / Remaster on Spotify. Count Basie · Song · 1959.

“Poor Little Rich Girl,” as well as Bennett/Basie, is available from Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Noel Coward, Ralph Sharon, The Count Basie Orchestra, Tony Bennett

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