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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 1, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Saturday, December 1, 2023, is “Some Other Time.”

About Today

Today we are celebrating the birth of Adolph Green, who was born on December 1, 1914, in The Bronx. He worked with his writing partner Betty Comden from 1944 until his death in 2002. Comden and Green worked with composers including Leonard Bernstein (On The Town and Wonderful Town), Jule Styne (Bells Are Ringing, Do Re Me, and Subways Are For Sleeping), and Cy Coleman (On The Twentieth Century and The Will Rogers Follies). Comden and Green also wrote the screenplay for the 1952 movie Singin’ In The Rain.

In 1985, Stephen Sondheim cast Adolph Green and Betty Comden as Emily and Theodore Whitman, ex-vaudevillians in their seventies to sing “Rain on the Roof.”

Note: This clip also has Liliane Montevecchi singing “Ah, Paris!” and the amazing Elaine Stritch singing “Broadway Baby.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the first musical written by these three: On The Town, which opened on Broadway in 1944. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

I also have a recording of “Some Other Time” from a 1959 studio recording of On The Town. The recording features Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Nancy Walkerm and Cris Alexander.`

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Happy Birthday Adolph Green, Leonard Bernstein, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

September 26, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lucky To Be Me

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, is “Lucky To Be Me.”

About The Next Few Days

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded their second album, Together Again, 47 years ago, from September 27-30, 1976, at the Columbia Studios in San Francisco. Their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, was recorded in 1975 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California.

We’ll be featuring songs from Together Again for the next few days.

About This Song

“Lucky To Be Me” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden, for the 1944 musical On The Town, where it was introduced by John Battles. The song (as were most of the songs from the score) was cut from the 1949 film.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Lucky To Be Me” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again, which was released in 1977.

“Lucky To Be Me,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Leonard Bernstein, On The Town, Together Again, Tony Bennett

September 5, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Comes Once In A Lifetime

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, is “Comes Once In A Lifetime.”

About Today

Tony Bennett recorded three songs 62 years ago today on September 6, 1961. They were “Comes Once In A Lifetime,” “Tender is the Night,” and “Candy Kisses.”

About This Song

“Comes Once In A Lifetime” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green in 1961 for the Broadway musical Subways Are For Sleeping. The musical was based on a true story first reported in Harper’s Magazine of well-dressed homeless people who slept on subways in New York. In addition to Tony Bennett’s recording, it was a favorite song for Judy Garland.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Comes Once In A Lifetime” on September 6, 1961, featuring an arrangement by Marty Manning. It was released on a 45 single in 1961 and on Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits in 1962.

“Comes Once In A Lifetime,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Jule Styne, Marty Manning, Mr Broadway: Tony's Greatest Broadway Hits, Subways Are For Sleeping, Tony Bennett

August 24, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Friday, August 25, 2023, is “Some Other Time.”

About Today

Today we are honoring the composer of today’s song, Leonard Bernstein, who was born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His musical career was legendary: conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, composer of classical music and musical theatre scores, pianist, lecturer, and author. To learn more about Bernstein and his work, visit Lenard Bernstein Office.

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the 1944 musical On The Town, the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in June 1975 for their first album: The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

I thought you might be interested in this version of today’s song from a studio recording of the score of On The Town, which features Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Nancy Walker:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Happy Birthday Leonard Bermstein, Leonard Bernstein, On The Town, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

July 23, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Monday, July 24, 2023, is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the Broadway musical On The Town, the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in June 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Leonard Bernstein, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

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