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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 9, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It Don’t Mean A Thing

The song of the day for Monday, February 9, 2015 is “It Don’t Mean A Thing.”

About This Song

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“It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” was written in 1931 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Irving Mills. This song was one of the first songs to use the word “swing” in the title and this song certainly defined what it meant to swing. Ellington recorded the song with Ivie Anderson on vocals and it was an immediate hit. It has been widely recorded since it was written and the song is a lot of fun to play and to listen to. Significant recordings include those by Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, Gigi Gryce, Tony Bennett and Thelonious Monk.

About This Version

Today’s version is from the Grammy Award-winning album Cheek To Cheek, released in 2014 by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. The arrangement is by Marion Evans.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett congratulates Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on winning the Grammy for Cheek To Cheek. We couldn’t be happier for you! Have a wonderful tour!

It Don"t Mean A Thing (If It Ain"t Got That Swing)

Listen to It Don"t Mean A Thing (If It Ain"t Got That Swing) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2014.


“It Don’t Mean A Thing,” as well as the Grammy Award-winning album Cheek To Cheek, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 2015 Grammy Award, Best Traditional Pop Album, Cheek to Cheek, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Lady Gaga

February 8, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony and Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards

Tony with Susan and Happy before the red carpet

Celebrating with Susan and Happy before @ladygaga and I walk the red carpet. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/bBcTH7LJVJ

— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) February 8, 2015

Almost there

Red carpet here we come! @ladygaga #Grammys2015 pic.twitter.com/ifo1lzs0iX — Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) February 9, 2015

Good Morning American gives them a big thumbs up on the runway

Now this is how you rock the red carpet: @ladygaga and @itstonybennett looking great! (via @TheGRAMMYs) pic.twitter.com/gHKU3IuGos

— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 9, 2015

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga sing “Cheek To Cheek” at the Awards Ceremony

Oh, these two. @ladygaga @itstonybennett #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/mTzfodXOZ7

— InStyle (@InStyle) February 9, 2015

Watch Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett Get Cheeky at the Grammys http://t.co/333UMaHioH

— Lenn (@LennJohnston) February 9, 2015

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga win the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album!

Winners today for Best Traditional Pop Album, @itstonybennett & @ladygaga! #GRAMMYs

— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 9, 2015

Do you know WHAT makes me very happy? This beautiful partnership! @ladygaga & @itstonybennett , @TheGRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/7BaGv4Hxy8

— Anderson Antunes (@anditunes7) February 9, 2015

We WON! @itstonybennett & I are so grateful to win this Grammy together! Thank you to our fans! Benedettos, lil' monsters & @theGrammys!

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 8, 2015

And now, off to the Wiltern Theater for the Premiere Performance of their World-wide Tour

Sunday night after the #GRAMMYs with @ladygaga. Can't wait! pic.twitter.com/9feUMwhQdt

— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) February 7, 2015

I have to say … Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have set the bar really high today. Not only did they win the Grammy Award for their album and perform at the awards ceremony but they doing a major concert tonight — the premiere performance in their world-wide tour! We love you both madly.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015 Grammy Awards, Best Traditional Pop Album, Cheek to Cheek, Lady Gaga

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