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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 17, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lonely Girl

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, is “Lonely Girl.”

About This Song

“Lonely Girl” was composed by Neal Hefti, with lyrics by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston for the 1965 film Harlow, which starred Carroll Baker. “Girl Talk,” also by Hefti, was written for the same film and was recorded by Tony Bennett in 1965 for The Movie Song Album.

About This Version

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


“Lonely Girl,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

In case you’re interested, here is “Lonely Girl” from the Harlow soundtrack.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Evans, Harlow, Jay Livingston, Neal Hefti, Ray Evans, Together Again, Tony Bennett

June 12, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Waltz For Debby

The song of the day for Thursday, June 12, 2025, is “Waltz For Debby.”

About This Song

“Waltz For Debby” was written by Bill Evans in 1953, while still serving in the Army.. He wrote it for his young niece, Debby, the daughter of his brother Harold. With the lyrics by Gene Lees added later, “Waltz For Debby” became a standard for jazz and popular singers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Waltz For Debby” at their three-day recording session, June 10-13, 1975, for their first album The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Waltz For Debby, ” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

We have the live recording of “Waltz For Debby” from the Bill Evans Trio’s sessions at the Village Vanguard in June 1961, with Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums. LaFaro was killed in an automobile accident just a month later, on July 6, 1961; he was only 25 years old. His death devastated Evans, who did not perform or record until October 1961. In spite of his tragically short career, Scott LaFaro was ranked 16th on Bass Player’s Magazine list of the top 100 bassists of all time.

Scott LaFaro

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Evans, Gene Lees, Paul Motian, Scott LaFaro, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

June 6, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: But Beautiful

The song of the day for Friday, June 6, 2025, is “But Beautiful.”

About This Song

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

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.

Here’s the 1947 Bing Crosby version, which is quite lovely.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Evans, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

May 27, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Young and Foolish

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, is “Young and Foolish.”

About This Song

“Young and Foolish” was written by Albert Hague and Arnold B. Horwitt for the 1954 Broadway musical Plain and Fancy, which concerned a New York couple who travel to Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to sell a piece of property and become involved with and learn values from the community. The musical was one of the first depictions of an Amish community in American Pop culture.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Young and Foolish” with Bill Evans in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“Young and Foolish,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Albert Hague, Arnold B. Horwitt, Bill Evans, Plain and Fancy, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, Tony Bennett

May 17, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Make Someone Happy

The song of the day for Saturday, May 17, 2025, is “Make Someone Happy.”

About This Song

“Make Someone Happy” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green for the 1960 musical Do Re Mi. The song 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 September 1976 for their second album Together Again, released in 1977.

“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, Do Re Mi, Jule Styne, Together Again, Tony Bennett

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