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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 9, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Come Rain or Come Shine

The song of the day for Monday, October 10, 2016 is “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

About This Song

“Come Rain or Come Shine” was written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer for the musical St. Louis Woman. The song itself is rather unusual, in that the same note repeated 12 times in the first two measures. In spite of that repetition, or perhaps because of it, the song works very well for the singer. Al Gioia in Jazz Standards says that “this composition tends to resist grandstanding, and instead appeals to the more introspective improviser.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Come Rain or Come Shine” in 1960 for his album Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen, featuring an arrangement by Glenn Osser.

Come Rain Or Come Shine

Listen to Come Rain Or Come Shine on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1960.


“Come Rain or Come Shine,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings A String of Harold Arlen, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adoph Green, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, St. Louis Woman, Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen

October 13, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Just In Time

The Song of the Day for October 13, 2012 is Just In Time.

About Just In Time

Written by Jule Styne (music) and Betty Comden and Adolph Green (lyrics), Just In Time is just one the great hits from the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing.  The stars of the show, Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin introduced the song. Tony Bennett recorded the song in the same year, and it was a big hit for Mr. Bennett. He introduced the song 1956 as a single.

About This Version

We choose this song today in our preparation for Viva Duets, which will include a duet of this song with Juan Luis Guerra. Today’s version is from Tony Bennett’s legendary 1962 Carnegie Hall Concert.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adoph Green, Betty Comden, Juan Luis Guerra, Jule Styne, Viva Duets

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