The song of the day for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, is “The Very Thought Of You.”
About Today
The Year of Tony Bennett is happy to wish Sir Paul McCartney a very happy birthday! He was born 83 years ago on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England.
About This Song
“The Very Thought Of You” was written in 1934 by Ray Noble. This ballad by the British composer and band leader Noble has been popular since it was written in 1934. Noble recorded it with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it that same year. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat King Cole.
About This Version
Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney recorded “The Very Thought Of You” in March 2006 at Abbey Road Studios for Duets: An American Classic. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.
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“The Very Thought Of You,” as well as Duets: An American Classic, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s the official video for this recording:
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