The song of the day for Sunday, August 20, 2023, is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”
About This Song
“Yesterday I Heard The Rain” was written in 1968 by Armando Manzanero, with English lyrics by Gene Lees. Entitled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, it is one of Armando Manzanero’s most highly regarded songs. 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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