The song of the day for Wednesday, June 14, 2023, is “Rules of the Road.”
About Today
We’re remembering Cy Coleman, who wrote today’s song, on the anniversary of his birth on June 14, 1929.
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 “Rules of the Road” on April 6, 1961, arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns, and released as a single. It was added to Bennett’s 1962 album I Left My Heart in San Francisco.
“Rules of the Road,” as well as I Left My Heart in San Francisco is available on Apple Music.
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