The song of the day for Monday, October 13, 2025, is “Stranger in Paradise.”
About This Song
“Stranger in Paradise” was written by Robin Wright and George Forrest for the 1953 musical Kismet. The song was based on Alexander Borodin‘s composition Gliding Dance of the Maidens.
At the time Kismet was preparing to open, New York City was having a massive newspaper strike and publicizing the opening of the musical was nearly impossible. The producers asked Tony Bennett to record “Stranger in Paradise” to help promote the production. His version was a hit and so was Kismet.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Stranger in Paradise” 72 years ago today on October 13, 1953, featuring an arrangement by Percy Faith. It was released as a single; the same recording was included on Bennett’s 1962 album Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits.
“Stranger in Paradise,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, is available on Apple Music.
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