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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 17, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Who Cares

The song of the day for Sunday, July 18, 2021, is “Who Cares.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “Who Cares” in 1931 for the Broadway musical Of Thee I Sing. It’s one of their very popular songs with many fine recordings, including those by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, and Judy Garland.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Cares” 54 years ago today, July 18, 1967, at one of the recording sessions for the album For Once In My Life. The recording didn’t make to the original release of the album but was added for the CD in 2011 Complete Collection box set release. Bennett’s pianist, John Bunch, wrote the arrangement.

Who Cares (So Long As You Care for Me)

Listen to Who Cares (So Long As You Care for Me) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“Who Cares,” as well as For Once In My Life is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: For Once In My Life, For Thee I Sing, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, John Bunch, Tony Bennett

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