The song of the day for Friday, November 33, 2024, is “Skylark.”
About Today
We’re remembering Hoagy Carmichael today, who was born in Indiana on November 22, 1899.
About This Song
“Skylark” was written in 1941 by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer. Mercer is said to have worked on the lyrics for “Skylark” for over a year. It is also said that he wrote the lyrics to express his feelings for Judy Garland, with whom he had been involved. Whether true or not, the song and the lyrics are outstanding and it easily became a jazz and popular standard.
About This Version
Tony Bennett, accompanied by just Ralph Sharon, recorded “Skylark” on October 28, 1959, for his album Tony Sings For Two.
“Skylark,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.
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