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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 4, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What Makes It Happen

The song of the day for Thursday, September 4, 2025, is “What Makes It Happen.”

About This Song

“What Makes It Happen” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1966 Broadway musical Walking Happy. Van Heusen and Cahn were nominated for the Tony award for Best Composer and Lyricist, but lost to John Kander and Fred Ebb for Cabaret.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “What Makes It Happen” on November 26, 1966, for his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen!. Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“What Makes It Happen” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jimmy Van Heusen, Marion Evans, Sammy Cahn, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!, Walking Happy

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