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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 5, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Friday, Mary 6, 2022, is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1944 musical On The Town, the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in 1975 for their first album The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Leonard Bernstein, On The Town, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, 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

April 29, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Make Someone Happy

The song of the day for Saturday, April 30, 2022, is “Make Someone Happy.”

About This Song

“Make Someone Happy” is from the 1960 musical Do Re Mi, by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green. Do Re Mi concerns a guy, a bit of a loser and a con, who goes into the jukebox business with some gangster pals. ”Make Someone Happy” was introduced by John Reardon and Nancy Dussault.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Make Someone Happy” in 1976 for their second album, Together Again.

“Make Someone Happy,” as well as Together Again is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Bill Evans, Jule Styne, Together Again, Tony Bennett

April 25, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Just In Time

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 26, 2022, is “Just In Time.”

About This Song

“Just In Time” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing, where it 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

Tony Bennett recorded “Just In Time” in 1956 and released it as a single that year. In 1962, it was added to Mr. Broadway. The song was arranged and conducted by Percy Faith.

“Just In Time,” as well as Mr. Broadway is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Jule Styne, Mr. Broadway, Percy Faith, 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

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