The song of the day for Monday, April 13, 2026, is “Where Do You Start.”
About This Song
“Where Do You Start” was written in 1987 by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. This song has had many beautiful recordings: Nancy Lamott, Shirley Horn, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, the Brad Mehldau Trio, Annie Ross, and Tony Bennett.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Where Do You Start” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Composer Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
“Where Do You Start,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.
If you love this song as much as I do, these are some of my favorite versions:
Nancy Lamott. Her recording of “Where Do Start” was the first time I heard the song. From her 1993 album My Foolish Heart.
Shirley Horn, from her breathtaking 1992 album Here’s To Life.
Barbra Streisand, from her wonderful album 2009 Love Is The Answer.
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