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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 18, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: When Lights Are Low

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, is “When Lights Are Low.”

About This Song

“When Lights Are Low” was written by Benny Carter and Spencer Williams in 1936, when both artists were living and working in Europe. Carter was the staff arranger at BBC during that time.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When Lights Are Low” on March 26, 1964, for the album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“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, Ralph Sharon, Spencer Williams, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

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