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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

March 25, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Sunday, March 26, 2023, is “Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“Rules of the Road” was written in 1961 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Light Are Low. Although the album was recorded with his trio, Bennett was accompanied only by pianist Ralph Sharon, who also wrote the arrangement.

“Rules of the Road,” as well as When Lights Are Low is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

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