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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 27, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Friday, December 27. 2024, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. 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 “The Rules of the Road” on April 6. 1961; Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement. The song was released on Bennett’s 1962 album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

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

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

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