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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 20, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ve Got Five Dollars

The song of the day for Saturday, June 20, 2015 is “I’ve Got Five Dollars.”

About This Song

Rochard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart wrote “I’ve Got Five Dollars” for the 1931 musical America’s Sweetheart, where it was introduced by Ann Sothern (who was still using her given name of Harriette Lake) and Jack Whiting. Notable recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Jeri Southern, and Tony Bennett.

About This Version

I love the lyrics to this classic Depression-era song–in spite of tough times, love wins out! Bennett does a lovely job with this song.

I"ve Got Five Dollars

Listen to I"ve Got Five Dollars on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2004.


“I’ve Got Five Dollars,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Yes, it’s Saturday and, sorry to say, I have no video to include. So instead, I offer a selection of today’s song sung by other artists. I hope you enjoy them.

We’ll start off with Bobby Short:

I"ve Got Five Dollars

Listen to I"ve Got Five Dollars on Spotify. Bobby Short · Song · 2005.

And now Ella Fitzgerald:

I"ve Got Five Dollars

Listen to I"ve Got Five Dollars on Spotify. Ella Fitzgerald · Song · 1956.

What about some Jeri Sothern?

I"ve Got Five Dollars

Listen to I"ve Got Five Dollars on Spotify. Ella Fitzgerald · Song · 1956.

And this spectacular 1931 version from the Victor Arden-Phil Ohman Orchestra, with vocals from Frank Luther:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: America's Sweetheart, Bobby Short, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Luther, Jeri Sothern, Lorenz Hart, Phil Ohman, Richard Rodgers, Victor Arden

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