The song of the day for Monday, June 10, 2024, is “Waltz For Debby.”
About Today
Forty-nine years ago, Bill Evans and Tony Bennett spent June 10-13, 1975, recording songs for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album. For the next four days, The Year of Tony Bennett will features songs from this album.
About This Song
Bill Evans composed “Waltz For Debby” in 1956, soon after leaving the armed services. He wrote it for his young niece, Debby, the daughter of his brother Harold. With the lyrics by Gene Lees, “Waltz For Debby” became a standard for jazz and popular singers.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Waltz For Debby” in June 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album. Tony Bennett had previously recorded “Waltz For Debby” in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To.
“Waltz For Debby,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.
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