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The Year of Tony Bennett

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October 6, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard The Rain

The song of the day for Friday, October 7, 2022, is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”

About This Song

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” or “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, was written in 1968 by Armando Manzanero. Gene Lees wrote the English lyrics. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of fifteen. At the age of sixteen, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” on February 26, 1968, for the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” as well as the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain is available on Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

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