The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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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

Bill Evans, Tony Bennett · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · 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 - Remastered 2003

Listen to Make Someone Happy - Remastered 2003 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · 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 - Remastered 2003

Listen to You Don"t Know What Love Is - Remastered 2003 on Spotify. Song · Bill Evans, Tony Bennett · 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: My Foolish Heart

The song of the day for Thursday, October 7, 2021, is “My Foolish Heart.”

About This Song

“My Foolish Heart” was written by Victor Young and Ned Washington in 1949 for a widely-panned film of the same name, based on a J.D. Salinger short story. Time magazine excoriated the score: “nothing offsets the blight of such tear-splashed excesses as the bloop-bleep-bloop of a sentimental ballad on the soundtrack.” In spite of Time’s review of the score, “My Foolish Heart” has been popular with jazz and cabaret singers, and has had many fine recordings, including those by Bing Crosby and Margaret Whiting.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “My Foolish Heart” in 1975 for their first album: The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

My Foolish Heart

Bill Evans, Tony Bennett · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975

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

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Song of the Day: Waltz for Debby

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, is “Waltz for Debby.”

About This Song

Bill Evans composed this song in 1956, soon after leaving the armed services. He wrote it for his young niece, Debby, the daughter of his brother Harold. With the lyrics by Gene Lees, “Waltz For Debby” became a standard for jazz and popular singers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Waltz for Debby” in 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

Waltz For Debby

Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975

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

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