The song of the day for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, is “Speak Low.”
About This Song
“Speak Low” was written by Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash for the 1943 musical One Touch of Venus, where it was introduced by Mary Martin and Kenny Baker. The song has become popular with jazz artists. Notable recordings include those by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, and Charles Lloyd.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Speak Low” for Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.
“Speak Low,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available on Apple Music.
I was able to find a recording of Mary Martin and Kenny Baker singing “Speak Low” from One Touch of Venus.
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