The song of the day for Thursday, March 26, 2015 is “Street of Dreams.”
About This Song
“Street of Dreams” was written in 1932 by Victor Young (music) and Sam M. Lewis (lyrics). It has a classic depression-era sensibility, where love is one of the few things that may be impossible for those with money, but “no one is poor as long as love is sure.” Bing Crosby was the first singer to record “Street of Dreams”, though the Russ Columbo recording was also popular.
About This Version
Today’s song is the last cut on the original release of the Tony Sings For Two LP. It’s a sweet, slow ballad. I love the simple accompaniment from Ralph Sharon and the lovely sensitivity from Tony Bennett.
“Street of Dreams,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.
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