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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 8, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: When Lights Are Low

The song of the day for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, is “When Lights Are Low.”

About This Song

“When Lights Are Low” was written by Benny Carter and Spencer Williams in 1936, when Carter and Willaims were living and working in Europe. Carter was the staff arranger for the 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 and led the trio with Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums.

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

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benny Carter, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon, Spencer Williams, When Lights Are Low

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