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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 29, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Man That Got Away

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 30, 2018 is “The Man That Got Away.”

About This Song

“The Man That Got Away” was written by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, for Judy Garland in the 1954 version of A Star Is Born, with James Mason. Her performance of the song is legendary in film history, with 27 takes in three days, three separate sessions, and two different directors. The filmed scene is brilliant and made the song a huge hit for Garland, who sang it in most of her concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with Ralph Sharon, recorded “The Man That Got Away” in 1959; it was released in 1961 on one of Tony Bennett’s finest albums: Tony Sings For Two.

The Man That Got Away

Listen to The Man That Got Away on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.


“The Man That Got Away,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.

As a special treat, here’s Judy Garland’s performance of “The Man That Got Away” from her legendary 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall:

The Man That Got Away - Live At Carnegie Hall/1961

Listen to The Man That Got Away - Live At Carnegie Hall/1961 on Spotify. Judy Garland · Song · 1961.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin, Judy Garland, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, Tony Sings for Two

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