The song of the day for Monday, December 26, 2022, is “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.”
About This Song
Irving Berlin wrote “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” for the 1935 film Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The song was introduced by Mr. Astaire. The film is widely considered to be one of the best of the RKO Astaire and Rogers films; the American Film Institute ranked it 15th on its list of best musicals.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” in July 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out. It was arranged by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.
“Top Hat, White Tie and Tails,” as well as Steppin’ Out is available on Apple Music.
Here’s the clip from Top Hat with Fred Astaire
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