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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

March 8, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written in 1961 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “The Rules of the Road” in 1961, featuring a great arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was released on the 1962 album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

Rules of the Road

Listen to Rules of the Road on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as I Left My Heart In San Francisco, is available from Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

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