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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 16, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Christmas Time Is Here

The song of the day for December 17, 2023, the fourth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “Christmas Time Is Here.”

About This Song

“Christmas Time Is Here” was written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is still played each Christmas. This song has also been recorded by artists including Diana Krall, Anita Baker, Mel Tormé, and Mariah Carey.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmas Time Is Here” in 2004 for A Swingin’ Christmas, released in 2008. It was arranged by Torrie Zito.

“Christmas Time Is Here,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas is available on Apple Music.

Here’s our song, from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Swingin' Christmas, Lee Mendelson, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Vince Guaraldi

December 16, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Christmas Time Is Here

The song of the day for December 17, 2021, the fourth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “Christmas Time Is Here.”

About This Song

“Christmas Time Is Here” was written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is still played each Christmas. This song has also been recorded by artists including Diana Krall, Anita Baker, Mel Tormé, and Mariah Carey.

The program will be aired on December 19, 2021, on PBS (check your local listings). It will also be streaming on Apple TV+.

About This Version

Tony Bennet recorded “Christmas Time Is Here” for his 2008 album with The Count Basie Big Band, A Swingin’ Christmas. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“Christmas Time Is Here,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Swingin' Christmas, Lee Mendelson, The Count Basie Big Band, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Vince Guaraldi

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