The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: This Is All I Ask

The song of the day for Saturday, October 10, 2026, is “This Is All I Ask.”

About This Song

“This Is All I Ask” was written in 1958 by Gordon Jenkins; Jenkins considers this song his best compositions. The song has been widely recorded by artists including Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, and Harry Nillson.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “This Is All I Ask” on March 1, 1960, for Alone Together. Frank Devol wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“This Is All I Ask,” as well as Alone Together, is available on Apple Music.

Bill Evans and Toots Thielemans made this beautiful recording of “This Is All I Ask” for their 1979 album Affinty.

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Song of the Day: Dream Dancing

The song of the day for Monday, October 5, 2026, is “Dream Dancing.”

About This Song

“Dream Dancing” was written by Cole Porter for the 1941 film You’ll Never Get Rich, starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Dream Dancing” in September 1976. The recording did not appear in the initial release of Tony Bennett & Bill Evans Together Again, but was added to the 1999 Rhino CD release of the album and all subsequent CD releases of Tony Bennett & Bill Evans Together Again.

“Dream Dancing,” as well as Tony Bennett & Bill Evans Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Lucky To Be Me

The song of the day for Sunday, October 4, 2026, is “Lucky To Be Me.”

About This Song

“Lucky To Be Me” was written by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1944 musical On The Town, where it was introduced by John Battles, in the role of Gabey.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Lucky To Be Me” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again.

“Lucky To Be Me,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

In 1960, Leonard Bernstein made a definitive recording of the On The Town score. Here is John Reardon singing “Lucky To Be Me.”

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Song of the Day: Days of Wine and Roses

The song of the day for Friday, October 2, 2026, is “Days of Wine and Roses.”

About This Song

“Days of Wine and Roses” was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses, which starred Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick, both of whom become alcoholics. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in June 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, released in 1975.

“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Maybe September

The song of the day for Thursday, September 24, 2026, is “Maybe September.”

About This Song

“Maybe September” was written in 1965 by Percy Faith, with lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, for the movie The Oscars. The Oscars was the only movie that Tony Bennett acted in, where he played the good guy, an agent named Hymie Kelly. While the film received mixed reviews, this song is terrific and was beautifully sung by Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Maybe September” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again, released in 1977.

“Maybe September,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.