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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 26, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Shaking the Blues Away

The song of the day for Thursday, April 26, 2018 is “Shaking the Blues Away.”

About This Song

Irving Berlin wrote “Shaking the Blues Away” in 1927 for The Zeigfeld Follies of 1927. It was introduced by Ruth Etting, who was making her first appearance in the Follies. Berlin pulled it out of the trunk for 1948 film Easter Parade, where it was a dance number for Ann Miller.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Shaking the Blues Away” in 1987 for his album of songs by Irving Berlin: Bennett/Berlin. Bennett wrote the fine arrangement himself.

Shakin" The Blues Away

Listen to Shakin" The Blues Away on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1987.


“Shaking the Blues Away,” as well as Bennett/Berlin, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bennett/Berlin, Easter Parade, Irving Berlin, The Zeigfeld Follies of 1927, Tony Bennett

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