The song of the day for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, is “While The Music Plays On.”
About This Song
“While The Music Plays On” was written in 1939 by Emery “Eddie” Heim, with lyrics by Irving Mills and Lupin Fein. Emery Heim was born in Budapest and moved to America in 1939. He served in the US Army, Special Services, during World War II.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “While The Music Plays On” on August 11, 1954, for his album Cloud 7, released in 1955. Chuck Wayne, who played trumpet on this album, wrote the arrangement.
“While The Music Plays On,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.
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