The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Wish I Were in Love Again

The song of the day for Saturday, May 2, 2026, is “I Wish I Were in Love Again.”

About Today

We remember Lorenz Hart, who was born 131 years ago on May 2, 1985. He began working with Richard Rodgers in 1919 and they worked together until Hart’s death in 1943. They had their first big hit, “Manhattan,” written for The Garrick Gaieties in 1925. Rodgers and Hart wrote 26 musicals over their partnership, ending with the 1942 By Jupiter.

About This Song

“I Wish I Were in Love Again” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. It was a favorite song of Judy Garland, who recorded it in 1940. Other recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Stacey Kent.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with the Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet, recorded “I Wish I Were in Love Again” in July 1973 for Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rodgers & Hart.

“I Wish I Were in Love Again,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Where or When

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, is “Where or When.”

About This Song

“Where or When” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. Benny Goodman recorded “Where or When” in 1941 with a very young Peggy Lee. It is a favorite song of many vocalists and has had many fine recordings.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with Ralph Sharon on, piano, recorded “Where or When” on October 28, 1959, for the album Tony Sings For Two, released in 1961.

“Where or When,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Wish I Were In Love Again

The song of the day for Sunday, August 17, 2025, is “I Wish I Were In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I Wish I Were In Love Again” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lary Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. It was a favorite song of Judy Garland, who recorded it in 1940. Other recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Stacey Kent, and Joni Mitchell.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Wish I Were In Love Again” in June 1973 for Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rodgers & Hart, released in 1977. The Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet accompanied Bennett for this album.

“I Wish I Were In Love Again” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Where or When

The song of the day for Thursday, April 10, 2025, is “Where or When.”

About This Song

“Where or When” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 musical Babes In Arms. Benny Goodman recorded “Where or When” in 1941 with a very young Peggy Lee. It is a favorite song of many vocalists and has had many fine recordings.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with Ralph Sharon, recorded “Where or When” on October 28, 1959. On that day, Sharon brought a briefcase full of sheet music, and in a single session, they recorded sixteen songs in only one or two takes, twelve of which were used for the album Tony Sings For Two, which was released in 1961.

“Where or When,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Funny Valentine

The song of the day for Monday, October 28, 2024, is “The song of the day for is “My Funny Valentine.”

About This Song

“My Funny Valentine” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 Broadway musical Babes in Arms, where it was introduced by Mitzi Green. This ballad is one of the most-loved songs in the American songbook and has been sung by most jazz and cabaret artists. In addition to Tony Bennett’s excellent recordings of this song, others include those by Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, and Miles Davis.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, accompanied only Ralph Sharon piano, recorded “My Funny Valentine” 66 years ago today on October 28, 1958, for Tony Sings For Two, which was released in early 1961.

“My Funny Valentine,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.