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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

March 10, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 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. Although the song was written for Tony Bennett, it is also associated with Frank Sinatra. Other significant recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, and Peggy Leee.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Best Is Yet To Come” on July 30, 1960. Cy Coleman wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. It was released as single in 1960. The recording was also added to the 1962 album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as The Columbia Singles, Vol. 6, is available on Apple Music.

Dear Mr. Bennett

Tony Bennett sang “The Best is Yet to Come” at most of his concerts.

The John Pizzarelli Trio (Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals, Michael Karn on bass, and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano) recorded “The Best is Yet to Come” for Dear Mr. Bennett, released in March 2026.

Dear Mr. Bennett is available for purchase on CD and vinyl at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Tower Records, and other record stores. It is also available on most popular streaming services.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Dear Mr. Bennett, Isaiah J. Thompson, John Pizzarelli, Michael Karn, Tony Bennett

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