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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 30, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Monday, May 1, 2023, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” on November 4, 1958, and released it in 1959 on his album Hometown, My Town. Ralph Burns arranged and conducted the album.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Bells Are Ringing, Betty Comden, Hometown My Town, Jule Styne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

August 7, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Monday, August 8, 2022, is “The Party’s Over”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” on November 4, 1958, with an arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was released in 1959 on the album Hometown, My Town.

“The Party’s Over” as well as Hometown, My Town is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Bells Are Ringing, Betty Comden, Hometown My Town, Jule Styne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

May 2, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Style, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. Ralph Burns wrote the very fine arrangement.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Judy Holliday singing “The Party’s Over” from the Original Cast Album for Bells Are Ringing:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Bells Are Ringing, Betty Comden, Hometown My Town, Judy Holliday, Jule Styne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

February 6, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Monday, February 7, 2022, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Jule Styne for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” in 1958 for his album Hometown, My Town, released in 1959. Ralph Burns arranged and conducted the album.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town is available on Apple Music.

I thought you’d enjoy hearing Judy Holliday sing The Party’s Over from the original cast album of Bells Are Ringing.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Bells Are Ringing, Betty Comden, Hometown My Town, Jule Styne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

January 12, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Thursday, January 13, 2022, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” in 1958 for his album Hometown, My Town. Ralph Burns conducted and wrote the arrangement.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Bells Are Ringing, Hometown My Town, Jule Styne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

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