The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Two Lonely People

The song of the day for Sunday, October 17, 2021, is “The Two Lonely People.”

About This Song

“The Two Lonely People” was written in 1971 by Bill Evans, with lyrics by Carol Hall. The song first appeared on Evans’ 1971 album The Bill Evans Album. The song was also recorded in 1974 on the album But Beautiful, recorded live with Stan Getz at Jazz Middelheim in Antwerp, Belgium.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “The Two Lonely People” in 1976 for their second album, Together Again, released in 1977.

The Two Lonely People

Listen to The Two Lonely People on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1977.

“The Two Lonely People,” as well as Together Again is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Saturday, October 16, 2021, is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1944 Broadway musical On The Town. The musical tells 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.

I know I play this song fairly often, but it’s such a remarkable recording that I can’t help myself. Just listen to the last few seconds, to how long Tony holds the final “time” and Evans lightly plays the right hand to the highest note possible, and then, with just a moment of silence, he plays that final chord. It’s breathtaking.

Some Other Time

Listen to Some Other Time on Spotify. Bill Evans · Song · 1975.

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

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Song of the Day: The Touch Of Your Lips

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, is “The Touch Of Your Lips.”

About This Song

“The Touch Of Your Lips” was written in 1936 by Ray Noble. Noble was a popular English bandleader who became quite popular in the US as well. After great success in London, he and his vocalist Al Bowlly appeared at the Rainbow Room in 1934. “The Touch of Your Lips” has been recorded by Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “The Touch Of Your Lips” in 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

The Touch Of Your Lips

Listen to The Touch Of Your Lips on Spotify. Bill Evans · Song · 1975.

“The Touch Of Your Lips,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Make Someone Happy

The song of the day for Sunday, October 10, 2021, is “Make Someone Happy.”

About This Song

“Make Someone Happy” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1960 musical Do Re Me. It as 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, released in 1977.

Make Someone Happy

Listen to Make Someone Happy on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1977.

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

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Song of the Day: You Don’t Know What Love Is

The song of the day for Friday, October 8. 2021, is “You Don’t Know What Love Is.”

About This Song

“You Don’t Know What Love Is” was written in 1941 by Gene de Paul, with lyrics by Don Raye for an Abbott and Costello movie called Keep ‘Em Flying, but was cut from the film before it opened. The song was finally used in a B picture named Behind the Eight Ball. “You Don’t Know What Love Is” gradually became a jazz standard, as evidenced by the Miles Davis recording from 1954. Other significant jazz recordings included those by Chet Baker, John Coltrane, Anita O’Day, Sonny Rollins, Nina Simone, and Cassandra Wilson.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “You Don’t Know What Love Is” in 1975 for their second album Together Again, released in 1976.

You Don"t Know What Love Is

Listen to You Don"t Know What Love Is on Spotify. Bill Evans · Song · 1977.

“You Don’t Know What Love Is,” as well as Together Again is available on Apple Music.

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