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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 14, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Shaking The Blues Away

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 13, 2015 is “Shaking The Blues Away.”

About This Song

shaking-blues

Irving Berlin originally wrote “Shaking The Blues Away” for The Ziegfeld Follies of 1927. It was introduced by Ruth Etting, who was making her first appearance in the Follies. Berlin pulled it out of the trunk for 1948 film Easter Parade, where it was a dance number for Ann Miller.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Shaking The Blues Away” in May 1987 for his tribute album to Irving Berlin: Bennett/Berlin. Bennett arranged the songs on the album himself. It features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Paul Langosch on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums. Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie and George Benson also appeared on the album, but not on “Shaking The Blues Away.”

Shakin" The Blues Away

Listen to Shakin" The Blues Away on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1987.


“Shaking The Blues Away,” as well as Bennett/Berlin, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 1987, Bennett/Berlin, Ralph Sharon Trio

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