The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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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.

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Song of the Day: Lucky to be Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is “Lucky to be Me.”

About Today

We remember Leonard Bernstein today. He was born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Mass. In his lifetime, he was known as a composer, conductor, pianist, author, and educator. He wrote three Broadway musicals, composed numerous concert pieces, led the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and much more. He was one of first American-born conductors of a major American orchestra.

About This Song

“Lucky to be Me” was written by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, for the 1944 Broadway musical On The Town.

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, Bernstein assembled many of the principle actors from original 1944 production of On The Town to record the score. John Reardon, playing Gabey, sings “Lucky To Be Me.”

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day on Tony Bennett’s birthday, August 3, 2026, is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the 1944 Broadway 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 June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album. If any recording can be called perfect, it’s this one.

“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: But Beautiful

The song of the day for Saturday, August 1, 2026, is ” But Beautiful.”

About This Song

“But Beautiful” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke for Bing Crosby to sing in the 1947 movie The Road to Rio. The song has been widely recorded, including recordings by Bill Evans, Johnny Hartman, Billie Holiday, Gregory Porter, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “But Beautiful” in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“But Beautiful,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album<, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Days of Wine and Roses

The song of the day for Thursday, July 23, 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 Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon. the film is arguably the most powerful film ever made about alcoholism and the struggles of the Remick and Lemmon to stop drinking. There are scenes in this film that I know I will never forget; it is a true masterpiece.

The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It also won the 1964 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.

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