An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett
The song of the day for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, is “Georgia Rose.”
“Georgia Rose” was written by Harry Rosenthal, Alex Sullivan, and Jimmy Flynn for the 1921 musical revue Put and Take.
Tony Bennett recorded “Georgia Rose” on June 11, 1966, for his album A Time For Love. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.
“Georgia Rose,” as well as A Time For Love, is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Wednesday, August 2, 2023, is “The Shining Sea.”
“The Shining Sea” was written by Johnny Mandel and Peggy Lee for the 1966 Cold War comedy The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming. The film concerns a Russian submarine that gets trapped on high ground near a New England town. The town gossip causes mass hysteria, but all is well in the end.
Tony Bennett recorded “The Shining Sea” at CBS 30th Street Studio in New York on June 11, 1966, for his album A Time For Love. Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. The recording features Bobby Hackett on cornet.
“The Shining Sea,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Friday, May 5, 2023, is “The Shining Sea.”
“The Shining Sea” was written by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Peggy Lee, for the 1966 Cold War comedy The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming. The film concerns a Russian submarine that gets trapped on high ground near a New England town. The town gossip causes mass hysteria, but all is well in the end.
Tony Bennett recorded “The Shining Sea” on June 11, 1966, for his album A Time For Love. It was arranged and conducted by the composer Johnny Mandel.
“The Shining Sea,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, is “The Very Thought Of You.”
“The Very Thought Of You” was written in 1934 by British composer and band leader Ray Noble. He recorded the song with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it in 1934. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat Cole.
Tony Bennett recorded “The Very Thought Of You” in 1965 for his album A Time For Love. It was arranged by John Keating and features Bobby Hackett on cornet.
“The Very Thought Of You,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Sunday, July 25, 2021, is “Trapped In The Web Of Love.”
“Trapped In The Web Of Love” was written in the 1930s by Jeanne Burns. Burns was born in New York City in 1917 and wrote her first Cotton Club number (“Little Town Gal”) when she was only sixteen years old. She wrote numerous songs during the 1930s and 40s. This song has also been recorded by Peggy Lee in 1965 and The Treniers in 1954. Burns was also a vocalist with several bands during the 1930s.
Tony Bennett recorded “Trapped In The Web Of Love” in 1960, featuring an arrangment by Ralph Sharon. It was unreleased until 1966, when it was used on A Time For Love.
Trapped In The Web Of Love
Listen to Trapped In The Web Of Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1966
“Trapped In The Web Of Love,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.