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The Year of Tony Bennett

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October 6, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard The Rain

The song of the day for Friday, October 7, 2022, is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”

About This Song

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” or “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, was written in 1968 by Armando Manzanero. Gene Lees wrote the English lyrics. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of fifteen. At the age of sixteen, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” on February 26, 1968, for the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” as well as the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

December 29, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard The Rain

The song of the day for is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”

The Year of Tony Bennett joins music lovers from all over in mourning for Armando Manzanero, composer of today’s song, who died on December 28, 2020, from Covid-19.

About This Song

Entitled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, is one of Armando Manzanero’s most highly regarded songs, written in 1968. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of 15. At the age of 16, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America. Gene Lees wrote the English lyrics.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” in 1968 for the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover)

Listen to Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1968.

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” as well as the album Yesterday I Heard The Rain, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

March 1, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard the Rain

The song of the day for Saturday, March 2, 2019, is “Yesterday I Heard the Rain.”

About This Song

“Yesterday I Heard the Rain” was written in 1968 by Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, with English lyrics by Gene Lees. Entitled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, is one of Manzanero’s most highly regarded songs. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of fifteen. At the age of sixteen, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Yesterday I Heard the Rain” in 1968 for the album also titled Yesterday I Heard the Rain. Torrie Zito wrote the very fine arrangement.

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) – 2011 Remaster

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Yesterday I Heard the Rain,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Tony Bennett and Alejandro Sanz recorded “Yesterday I Heard the Rain” for the 2012 album Viva Duets. Here is a video of the recording of the song.

Yesterday I Heard the Rain (from Duets II: The Great Performances)

Music video by Tony Bennett & Alejandro Sanz performing Yesterday I Heard The Rain. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alejandro Sanz, Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Viva Duets, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

May 5, 2015 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard The Rain

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 5, 2015 is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”

About This Song

Entitled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” is one of Armando Manzanero’s most highly regarded songs, written in 1968. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of fifteen. At the age of sixteen, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America. Gene Lees wrote the lyrics.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this lovely song in 1968 for his album of the same name. There are some wonderful songs on this album, including a rare Gershwin song, “Hi-Ho,”There Will Never Be Another You” and “Sweet Georgie Fame.” Torrie Zito wrote and arranged the songs on the album; Tony Tamburello was the musical coordinator. It was produced by Howard A. Roberts.

About Today

¡Hola! ¡It’s Cinco de Mayo! Watch out for the tequila — it can sneak up on you.

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover)

Listen to Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1968.


“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Armando Manzanero, Esta Tarde Vi Llover, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

April 23, 2014 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard The Rain

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 23, 2014 is “Yesterday I Heard The Rain.”

About This Song

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain” was written in 1968 by the noted Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, with lyrics by Gene Lees. Originally titled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, this song, like most Manzanero’s songs, is beautiful and romantic.

About This Version

Today’s version is from Tony Bennett’s 1968 album of the same name. The lovely arrangement is by Torrie Zito. Bennett also recorded a duet of this song with Alejandro Sanz released on Duets II.

The Year of Tony Bennett is located in Portland, Oregon. It rained yesterday, it’s raining now and it’s forecast to rain for another week or so. I can’t think of better and more beautiful song to get me through this rainy patch.

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover)

Listen to Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1968.

I think my father had that exact same blue sweater and glen plaid slacks as Tony does in the photo on the album cover. 🙂

“Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Torrie Zito

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