The song of the day for Thursday, November 5, 2026, is “Blue Moon.”
About This Song
“Blue Moon” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. The ballad has been widely recorded by artists including Ted Fiorito, Al Bowlly, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat Cole. The song was the basis for the 2025 film Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke, who portrayed Lorenz Hart and was nominated an Academy Award for his performance.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Blue Moon” with the Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet (Braff on trumpet, Barnes and Wayne Wright on guitar, and John Giuffrida on bass) in September 1973. The recording was first released in 1976 on Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers and Hart Songs.
“Blue Moon,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings The Rodgers & Hart Songbook, is available on Apple Music.
We have a lovely recording of “Blue Moon,” recorded in 1935 by Ray Noble and His Orchestra, with Al Bowlly on vocals. The recording is from an album named Easy to Remember — Songs of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The album has period recordings by artists including Paul Whiteman, Sophie Tucker, and Al Jolson. The quality of the recordings is outstanding.
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