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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 3, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Was Lost, I Was Drifting

The song of the day for Thursday, October 4, 2024, is “I Was Lost, I Was Drifting.”

About This Song

“I Was Lost, I Was Drifting” was written by Bronislaw Kaper and Kim Gannon in 1958 for the 1958 movie, Auntie Mame. Rosalind Russell, who starred in the movie, sang the song, then known as “Drifting.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Was Lost, I Was Drifting” in May 1989 for his album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“I Was Lost, I Was Drifting,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bronislaw Kaper, Jorge Calandrelli, Kim Gannon, Tony Bennett

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