The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, is “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars.”

About This Song

“Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars,” known in the original Portuguese as “Corcovado,” was in 1960 by Antonio Carlos Jobim; Gene Lees wrote the English lyrics. The song has a serene quiet feeling–the English title fits the mood of the song perfectly. Both Stan Getz and Miles Davis recorded jazz versions of “Quiet Nights.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” on December 19, 1962, for his album I Wanna Be Around, released in 1963. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement.

“Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Thursday, October 17, 2024, is “Wave.”

About Today

Tony Bennett’s “Something,” which includes today’s song, was released 54 years ago today on October 17, 1970.

About This Song

“Wave” or “Vou Te Contar” in the original Portuguese was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1967. It’s a classic bossa nova song by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It’s one of Jobim’s loveliest melodies.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” on August 13, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something” and features an arrangement by Peter Matz.

“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, is “Wave.”

About This Song

“Wave” was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. in 1967. Known in the original Portuguese as “Vou Te Contar,” it is a classic bossa nova song and one of Jobim’s loveliest tunes.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” on August 13, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something.” It was arranged by Peter Matz.

“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars

The song of the day for Sunday, February 18, 2024, is “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars.”

About Today

Today’s song is from Bennett’s album I Wanna Be Around, released 61 years ago today on February 18, 1963.

About This Song

“Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” (known as “Corcovada” in the original Portuguese) was written in 1960 by Antonio Carlos Jobim; the
English lyrics by Gene Lees were added later. This song has a serene quiet feeling–the English title fits the mood of the song perfectly. Both Stan Getz and Miles Davis recorded jazz versions of “Quiet Nights.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” on December 19, 1962, for his album I Wanna Be Around, released in 1963. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement.

“Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: How Insensitive

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, is “How Insensitive.”

About This Song

“How Insensitive” was written in 1963 by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The Portuguese lyrics were written by Vinicius de Moraes; the English lyrics are by Norman Gimbel.T his song has been widely recorded, including a very fine early recording with Jobim and Stan Getz for their 1963 album Jazz Samba Encore.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “How Insensitive” on February 18, 1965, for his album If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set. Don Costa wrote the arrangement.

“How Insensitive,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, is available on Apple Music.