An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett
The song of the day for Thursday, July 11, 2024, is “Poor Little Rich Girl.”
“Poor Little Rich Girl” was written by Noël Coward for the 1925 revue On With the Dance. It is one of his most popular songs.
Tony Bennett and His Count Basie Orchestra recorded “Poor Little Rich Girl” on January 9, 1959, for Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon.
“Poor Little Rich Girl,” as well as Basie Swings, Bennett Sings, is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Friday, January 5, 2024, is “Poor Little Rich Girl.”
“Poor Little Rich Girl” was written by Noël Coward for the 1925 revue On With The Dance. It’s one of his most popular songs.
Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “Poor Little Rich Girl” on January 5, 1959, for the album Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.
“Poor Little Rich Girl,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings, is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Friday, October 20, 2023, is “Life Is A Song.”
“Life Is A Song” was written in 1935 by Fred Ahlert and Joe Young. This song was first recorded by Rudy Vallee in 1935. Other recordings include those by Ruth Etting, Bob Crosby, and Johnny Mathis.
Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “Life Is A Song” on January 5, 1959, for the album Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.
“Life Is A Song,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings, is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Tuesday, March 13, 2023, is “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?”.
“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” was written by Jack Yellen and Sammy Fain in 1939 for George White’s Scandals. George White produced these Broadway revues from 1919 to 1939. Stars introduced in his Scandals include Bert Lahr, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, and The Three Stooges.
Tony Bennett, with The Count Basie Orchestra, recorded “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” on January 5, 1959, and was released in 1959 on Basie Swings/Bennett Sings. The song was arranged by Ralph Sharon.
“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Friday, August 5, 2022, is “I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan.”
“I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1929 revue The Little Show and was introduced by Clifton Webb. It was a featured song in the 1953 movie The Band Wagon, where it was sung by Fred Astaire and Oscar Levant. Even though the original title was “I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan,” it is often sung with Plans. And in spite of the sub-title on the cover of the sheet music, I have no idea what the blue pajama business is all about.
Tony Bennett, with Count Basie and His Orchestra, recorded “I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan” on January 3, 1959, with an arrangement by Ralph Sharon. It was released on the 1959 album Basie Swings/Bennett Sings.
“I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan,” as well as Basie Swings/Bennett Sings is available on Apple Music.