The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: We’ll Be Together Again

The song of the day for Friday, November 23, 2023, is “We’ll Be Together Again.”

About This Song

“We’ll Be Together Again” was written by Carl T. Fischer in 1945, Frankie Laine’s pianist and musical director. Fischer asked Laine to write the lyrics, which he did quite nicely. In addition to the recording by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, this song has been recorded by Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and Frankie Laine.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “We’ll Be Together Again” in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“We’ll Be Together Again,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, 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, November 17, 2023, 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 and Don Raye. It was written for a 1941 Abbott and Costello film 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 in 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 September 1976 for their second album Together Again, released in 1977.

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

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Song of the Day: The Touch of Your Lips

The song of the day for Monday, October 30,. 2023, is “The Touch of Your Lips.”

About This Song

“The Touch of Your Lips” was written by Ray Noble in 1936. 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 June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“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: You Must Believe in Spring

The song of the day for Saturday, September 30, 2023, is “You Must Believe in Spring.”

About This Song

“You Must Believe in Spring” was written by Michel Legrand for the for the 1967 French film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort. The original French lyrics were written by Jacques Demy, who also directed the filme; the English lyrics were written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. “You Must Believe In Spring” has been widely recorded by artists including Sylvia Syms, Barbra Streisand and Bill Evans, in a posthumous release of an album with the same name, featuring sessions with Eddie Gomez and Eliot Zigmund.

About This Version

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

“You Must Believe in Spring,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: You’re Nearer

The song of the day for Friday, September 29, 2023, is “You’re Nearer.”

About This Song

Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart wrote “You’re Nearer” for the 1940 movie version of Too Many Girls. It’s one of their loveliest and most elegant love songs. Richard Rodgers said that “Tony’s recording of ‘You’re Nearer’ makes me extremely happy and would affect Larry Hart the same way if he could hear it.”

About This Version

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

“You’re Nearer,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

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