The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: These Foolish Things

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is “These Foolish Things.”

About This Song

“These Foolish Things” was written in 1936 by Jack Strachey and Eric Maschwitz (writing as Holt Marvell). The song was not an immediate hit. In fact, Maschwitz’ agent refused to publish the song and so Maschwitz himself did. There were several fine recordings in the 1930s, including one by Billie Holiday with the Teddy Wilson Orchestra and Benny Goodman. In the 1950s, the song became even more popular, with recordings by Artie Shaw, Nat King Cole, Art Pepper and Johnny Hartman.”These Foolish Things” ranks #28 on jazzstandards.org and is still widely played and recorded.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “These Foolish Things” in June 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Tony Bennett On Holiday won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“These Foolish Things,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

We have Billie Holiday’s 1936 recording of “The Foolish Things,” made with Teddy Wilson.

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Song of the Day: Some Other Spring

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 25, 2026, is “Some Other Spring.”

About This Song

“Some Other Spring” was written in 1939 by Irene Kitchings, with lyrics by Arthur Herzog, Jr. Kitchings, the wife of bandleader Teddy Wilson, and Billie Holiday, who recorded the song in 1939; a link to that recording is included below. Other recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Ben Webster, and Bill Evans.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Some Other Spring” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted.

“Some Other Spring,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday recorded “Some Other Spring” on July 5, 1939. Here’s that recording.

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Song of the Day: Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)

The song of the day for Monday, February 16, 2026, is “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good).”

About This Song

“Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1934 for their last show at the Cotton Club, where it was sung by Adelaide Hall. This song has been recorded by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Kenton, Audra McDonald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Frank Sinatra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good),” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday‘s 1956 recording of “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” from All Or Nothing At All.

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Song of the Day: Me, Myself, and I

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is “Me, Myself, and I.”

About This Song

“Me, Myself, and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, with lyrics by Allan Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. Billie Holiday recorded “Me, Myself, and I” in 1937.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Me, Myself, and I” in June 1966 for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday, his tribute to Billie Holiday. That album was released 29 years ago in February 4, 1997.

Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Me, Myself, and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Here is Billie Holiday’s 1937 recording of Me, Myself, and I. Her orchestra included Buck Clayton, trumpet; Edmond Hall, clarinet; Lester Young, tenor sax; James Sherman, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Walter Page, bass; ambd Jo Jones, drums.

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Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Friday, December 26, 2025, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

Billie Holiday was the first to record today’s song. She recorded it in 1944 as the B-side to “Lover Man.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute to Billie Holiday. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute to Billie Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday, with The Toots Camarata Orchestra, recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” on November 8, 1944, for Decca Records.