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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 24, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What The World Needs Now Is Love

The song of the day for Monday, May 25, 2020, is “What The World Needs Now Is Love.”

About This Song

“What The World Needs Now Is Love” was written in 1965 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was first sung by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. The song went on to be recorded by a wide variety of artists, from Judy Garland and Tony Bennett to Luther Vandross to Coldplay.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “What The World Needs Now Is Love” in 1969 for his album I’ve Gotta Be Me. The arrangement is by Torrie Zito.

“What The World Needs Now Is Love,” as well as I’ve Gotta Be Me, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, I've Gotta Be Me, Torrie Zito

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