The song of the day for March 9, 2016 is “Funny Thing.”

About This Song

“Funny Thing” was written in 1954 by Jimmy Van Heusen (writing as Arthur Williams) with lyrics by Carl Sigman.

In his autobiography, The Good Life, Tony Bennett wrote

I was especially fond of a song I recorded that year called “Funny Thing,” which was credited to the excellent lyricist Carl Sigman and a little-known composer named ‘Arthur Williams’. Actually, ‘Arthur Williams’ was a pseudonym for publishing reasons by the great tunesmith and my great friend Jimmy Van Heusen. … I thought “Funny Thing” was a great song and a likely hit, and I was disappointed when it didn’t go anywhere.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Funny Thing” in 1954; it was released as a single that year.

“Funny Thing,” as well as all the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 3, is available from iTunes.

The song of the day for Monday June 23, 2014 is “Funny Thing.”

About This Song

“Funny Thing” was written in 1954, with music by Jimmy Van Heusen (writing as Arthur Williams) and lyrics by Carl Sigman.

About This Version

In his autobiography, The Good Life, Tony Bennett wrote

I was especially fond of a song I recorded that year called ‘Funny Thing,’ which was credited to the excellent lyricist Carl Sigman and a little-known composer named ‘Arthur Williams.’ Actually, ‘Arthur Williams’ was a pseudonym for publishing reasons by the great tunesmith and my great friend Jimmy Van Heusen. … I thought ‘Funny Thing’ was a great song and a likely hit, and I was disappointed when it didn’t go anywhere.

We think it’s a great song too. I hope you enjoy it.

http://open.spotify.com/track/4gG1o35ftgjeS640FXhBZM
“Funny Thing,” as well as all of the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 3, is available from iTunes.