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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 13, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Shining Sea

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021, is “The Shining Sea.”

About This Song

“The Shining Sea” was written by Johnny Mandel and Peggy Lee for the 1966 Cold War comedy The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming. The film concerns a Russian submarine that gets trapped on high ground near a New England town. The town gossip causes mass hysteria, but all is well in the end.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Shining Sea” for his 1966 album A Time For Love. It was arranged and conducted by the composer.

The Shining Sea

Listen to The Shining Sea on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.

“The Shining Sea,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Johnny Mandel, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

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