The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: You’re All The World To Me

The song of the day for Sunday, January 1, 2023, is “You’re All The World To Me.”

About This Song

“You’re All The World To Me” was written by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1951 MGM musical Royal Wedding, starring Fred Astaire. Astaire performed this song in one of the most famous shots in all of musical film: the dancing on the ceiling number.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “You’re All The World To Me” in July 1993 and was released that year on Steppin’ Out. It was arranged by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

“You’re All The World To Me,” as well as Steppin’ Out is available on Apple Music.

And here’s that famous sequence of Fred Astaire dancing on the ceiling in Royal Wedding:

As a special treat, this video explains how this was filmed.

For more explanation, see the timeline and more information from the person who figured this out!

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Tony Live! You’re All The World To Me

The song of the day for is “You’re All The World To Me.”

About This Song

“You’re All The World To Me” was written by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1951 MGM musical Royal Wedding, starring Fred Astaire. Astaire performed this song in one of the most famous shots in all of musical film: the dancing on the ceiling number

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang “You’re All The World To Me” at his 1994 live performance on MTV Unplugged with The Ralph Sharon Trio.

“You’re All The World To Me” as well as MTV Unplugged, is available from Apple Music.

And here’s Fred Astaire, dancing on that ceiling, from Royal Wedding.

[HQ] You"re All The World To Me (Royal Wedding-1951)

Fred Astaire performs "You"re All The World To Me" in the 1951 musical "Royal Wedding".

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Song of the Day: You’re All The World To Me

The song of the day for Thursday, October 24, 2019, is “You’re All The World To Me.”

About This Song

“You’re All The World To Me” was written by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1951 MGM musical Royal Wedding, starring Fred Astaire. Astaire performed this song in one of the most famous shots in the history of musical film: the dancing on the ceiling number.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “You’re All The World To Me” in 1993 for his album devoted to his friend Fred Astaire, Steppin’ Out. Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“You’re All The World To Me,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

And here’s Fred Astaire singing and dancing on the ceiling from Royal Wedding:

[HQ] You"re All The World To Me (Royal Wedding-1951)

Fred Astaire performs "You"re All The World To Me" in the 1951 musical "Royal Wedding".

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Song of the Day: You’re All the World To Me

The song of the day for Friday, August 3, 2018 is “You’re All the World To Me.”

About This Song

“You’re All The World To Me” was written by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1951 MGM musical Royal Wedding, starring Fred Astaire. Astaire performed this song in one of the most famous shots in all of musical film: the dancing on the ceiling number.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “You’re All the World To Me” in 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out. Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

You"re All the World to Me

Listen to You"re All the World to Me on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1993.


“You’re All the World To Me,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett would like to wish Tony Bennett a very happy 92nd birthday. You’re all the world to us, your fans!

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Song of the Day: I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 22, 2017 is “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” is from the very successful 1956 Broadway musical My Fair Lady (2,717 performances), which was made into a film in 1964. Both versions starred Rex Harrison as Professor Henry Higgins, who sings the song at the very end of the show, thinking that Eliza has left for good. We get the happy ending as she walks back into the room as the song ends.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face” in 1959 for the album Basie/Bennett. The arrangement is by Ralph Sharon.

I"ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face - 1990 Remix / Remaster

Listen to I"ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face - 1990 Remix / Remaster on Spotify. Count Basie · Song · 1959.


“I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” as well as Basie/Bennett, is available from iTunes.

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