The song of the day for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is “Taking A Chance On Love.”
About This Song
“Taking A Chance On Love” was written by Vernon Duke, with lyrics by John LaTouche and Ted Fetter, for the 1940 musical Cabin in the Sky, where it was introduced by the great Ethel Waters and Dooley Wilson. The song works well for both jazz singers and instrumentalists, with significant recordings by Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennett, Judy Garland, and Dizzy Gillespie.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Taking A Chance On Love” on September 11, 1961, for his second album, Tony, released in 1957.
“Taking A Chance On Love,” as well as Tony, is available on Apple Music.
We’ve got Ethel Waters and Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson singing today’s song from the 1943 film version of Cabin in the Sky. This clip also features dancing by the great Bill Bailey. Ethel Waters is just glorious.
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