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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 17, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Sunday, April 18, 2021, is “Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. 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” in 1964 for the album When Lights Are Low, with the Ralph Sharon Trio, consisting of Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums.

The Rules Of The Road

Listen to The Rules Of The Road on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.

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

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Exiner, Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon, The Ralph Sharon Trio, When Lights Are Low

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