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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 28, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Saturday, October 29, 2022, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921, with music by Benton Overstreet and lyrics by Billy Higgins, two African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for his album Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, released on his Improv label. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, Torrie Zito

December 30, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Friday, December 31, 2021, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921 (100 years ago!) by Bennett Overstreet and Billy Higgins, both African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for the album Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, released on Bennett’s Improv label. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

On the last day of 2021, my hope for 2022 is that there’ll be some changes made and we’ll finally start seeing our way of this awful pandemic, or a young girl was quoted on Facebook — “Pandammit.”

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, Torrie Zito

September 13, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 13, 2021, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921 by Benton Overstreet and Billy Higgins, two African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

At 100 years, this song is in no way dated.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for the album Tony Bennett Sings “Life Is Beautiful”. Torrie Zito wrote the very effective arrangement. The cover features Bennett’s two daughters: Antonia and Joanna.

There"ll Be Some Changes Made

Listen to There"ll Be Some Changes Made on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2004.

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings “Life Is Beautiful” is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Antonia Bennett, Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, Joanna Bennett, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, Torrie Zito

December 30, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Thursday, December 31, 2020, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921, with music by Benton Overstreet and lyrics by Billy Higgins, two African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

I cannot think of a better song to end the year 2020.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for his album Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

There"ll Be Some Changes Made

Listen to There"ll Be Some Changes Made on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2004.

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, LIfe is Beautiful, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito

December 31, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’ll Be Some Changes Made

The song of the day for Wednesday, January 1, 2020, is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.”

About This Song

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” was written in 1921, with music by Benton Overstreet and lyrics by Billy Higgins, two African-American vaudeville performers. Ethel Waters had a hit recording of this song in late 1921; other early recordings include those by Marion Harris, Josie Miles, Fats Waller, and the Chicago Rhythm Kings. Later recordings include those by Billy Holiday, Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett. Even western singers have been drawn to the song by artists including Chet Atkins, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” in 1975 for his album Tony Bennett Sings “Life Is Beautiful”, which was released on Bennett’s own Improv label. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement.

“There’ll Be Some Changes Made,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

About Today

2019 hasn’t been a particularly good year for me. In that spirit, my New Year’s resolution is to stay healthy and blog every single day in 2020. Today’s song indicates some of that thinking for me!

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, The Complete Improv Recordings, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings Life Is Beautiful, Torrie Zito

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