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An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You

The song of the day for Saturday, June 2, 2018 is “The Very Thought of You.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Very Thought of You,” written by the British composer and band leader Ray 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

About This Version

Tony Bennett’ first recording of “The Very Thought of You” was made in 1965 and features Buddy Hackett on cornet. It was released in 1966 for the album A Time For Love. John Keating wrote the arrangement.

The Very Thought Of You

Listen to The Very Thought Of You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1966


“The Very Thought of You,” as well as A Time For Love, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Our Saturday video this week features Sir Paul McCartney’s and Tony Bennett’s recording of “The Very Thought of You” for the 2005 album Duets: An American Classic.

Tony Bennett - The Very Thought of You (Duets: The Making Of An American Classic)

Tony Bennett performing "The Very Thought of You" with Paul McCartney Listen to Tony Bennett: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to the official Tony Bennett YouTube channel: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Tony Bennett: Facebook: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/followFI Instagram: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/followII Twitter: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/followTI Website: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/followWI Spotify: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/followSI YouTube: https://TonyBennett.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You"ll never know how slow the moments go till I"m near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It"s just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love #TonyBennett #PaulMcCartney #TheVeryThoughtOfYou #Duets

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