Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Party’s Over,” was written by Jule Styne (music), with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance. Also from Bells Are Ringing is “Just In Time.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. The terrific arrangement was done by Ralph Burns.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

Here’s Judy Holliday from the original cast recording of Bells Are Ringing.