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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 9, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Jeepers Creepers

The song of the day for Monday, November 9, 2026, is “Jeepers Creepers.”

About This Song

“Jeepers Creepers” was written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer for the 1938 movie Going Places, which featured Louis Armstrong as a trumpet-playing horse trainer. It has been recorded by Bing Crosby and, of course, Louis Armstrong.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “Jeepers Creepers” on January 5, 1959, for Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Jeepers Creepers,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings, is available on Apple Music.

We have that 1939 recording of “Jeepers Creepers” by Louis Armstrong.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Basie Swings / Bennett Sings, Count Basie, Going Places, Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett

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