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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 19, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Why Do People Fall In Love

The song of the day for Sunday, November 20, 2022, is “Why Do People Fall In Love.”

About This Song

“Why Do People Fall In Love” was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter. Lambert and Potter were a successful songwriting team in the 1970s and 1980s. They wrote and produced songs for groups including the Four Tops, Dusty Springfield, Santana, Hall and Oates, and Glenn Campbell. Their work with Campbell resulted in a major hit song, “Rhinestone Cowboy.” This arrangement also includes a small section from the song “People, written for the musical Funny Girl by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Why Do People Fall In Love” on January 11, 1986, and was released that year on The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Why Do People Fall In Love,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Brian Potter, Dennis Lambert, Jorge Calandrelli, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

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