The song of the day for Sunday, August 24, 2025, is “Solitude.”
On June 9, 1962, Tony Bennett sang at Carnegie Hall. The concert was taped, and an abbreviated version of the Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall was released 63 years ago on August 24, 1962. This release contained 28 of the 44 songs Bennett sang that night and was released on 2 long-playing records. The full concert was released on 2 CDs in 1997.
About This Song
“Solitude” was written in 1934 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills. Ellington is said to have written “Solitude” in twenty minutes at the recording session, as they were one number short. It’s a very strong song for both vocalists and instrumentalists. Ellington made over a hundred recordings of this song. Other great recordings include those by Paul Robeson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Billy Eckstine.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Solitude” on June 9, 1962, live at Carnegie Hall for Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
“Solitude,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available on Apple Music.
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