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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 21, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Sunday, February 21, 2012 is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About This Song

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

About This Version

Today’s version is the first, recorded in 1960, and the best. It was initially released as single in 1960 and included on the album I Left My Heart In San Francisco. The terrific arrangement is by the composer, Cy Coleman.

The Best Is Yet To Come

Listen to The Best Is Yet To Come on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2011.


“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as all the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 6, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Our song of the day, “The Best Is Yet To Come,” is dedicated to my Year of Tony Bennett co-conspirator. And believe me, the best is coming.

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