The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Monday, August 10, 2020, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was composed by Jule Styne, with lyrics by 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. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns.

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

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 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” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. Ralph Burns arranged this song, as well as all the songs on this album.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Tony Live! Just In Time

The song of the day for Saturday, February 15, 2020, is “Just In Time.”

About This Song

“Just In Time” was written by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday and Sidney Chaplin. Holliday and Dean Martin sang it in the 1960 film version of Bells Are Ringing.

About This Version

Just a few weeks after his triumphant performance at Carnegie Hall, Tony Bennett was invited by President Kennedy to perform at the White House for the interns whose service had come to an end. In addition to Bennett, The Dave Brubeck Quartet was also invited. The concert was originally to be performed in the Rose Garden, but there was so much interest in the concert that it was moved to the mall by the Washington tower.

Tony Bennett sang “Just In Time” at the White House concert on August 28, 2020, with the Ralph Sharon Trio, featuring Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums.

Though the entire concert was taped, the tapes had been thought long lost. In fact, it wasn’t until 2012 that they were found–in the Sony/Columbia classical section. Bennett/Brubeck: The White House Sessions was released in May 2013.

“Just In Time,” as well as Bennett/Brubeck: The White House Sessions is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Thursday, August 15, 2019, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1959 musical Bells Are Ringing. This song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won a Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” in 1959 for his album Hometown, My Town, featuring an exceptional arrangement by Ralph Burns.

The Party"s Over

Listen to The Party"s Over on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1959

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Party’s Over,” was written by Jule Styne (music), with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance. Also from Bells Are Ringing is “Just In Time.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. The terrific arrangement was done by Ralph Burns.

The Party"s Over

Listen to The Party"s Over on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1959


“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

Here’s Judy Holliday from the original cast recording of Bells Are Ringing.

The Party"s Over

Judy Holliday, Bells Are Ringing Ensemble · Bells Are Ringing (Original Broadway Cast) · Song · 1956