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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 14, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 15, 2019, is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About This Song

“The Best Is Yet To Come” was written in 1959 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. Some say that the song was written for Tony Bennett. In any case, it is strongly identified with him and he sings it at many of his concerts. Other recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Today’s version is not the original recording from 1960, but from Bennett’s live performance at Carnegie Hall in 1962.

The Best Is Yet To Come – Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY – June 1962

The Best Is Yet To Come – Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY – June 1962, a song by Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra on Spotify

“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall 1962

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