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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 14, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: When Lights Are Low

The song of the day for Thursday, July 15, 2021, is “When Lights Are Low.”

About This Song

“When Lights Are Low” was written in 1936 by musicians Benny Carter and Spencer Williams, while both were living and working in Europe. Carter was the staff arranger for the BBC during that period.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When Lights Are Low” in 1964 with the Ralph Sharon Trio, which featured Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums. It was released in 1964 on the album When Lights Are Low.

When Lights Are Low

Listen to When Lights Are Low on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.

“When Lights Are Low,” as well as the album When Lights Are Low is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benny Carter, Billy Exiner, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon, Spencer Williams

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