The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: New York State of Mind

The song of the day for Saturday, January 17, 2026, is “New York State of Mind.”

About This Song

“New York State of Mind” was written by Billy Joel in 1976. It’s been recorded by many great artists, including Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand, and Mel Tormé.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Billy Joel recorded “New York State of Mind” in June 2001 for Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues.

Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“New York State of Mind,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: New York State of Mind

The song of the day for Sunday, May 25, 2025, is “New York State of Mind.”

About This Song

“New York State of Mind” was written in 1976 by Billy Joel and has been a mainstay of his concerts since then. It’s been recorded by many great artists, including Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand. and Mel Tormé.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Billy Joel recorded “New York State of Mind” in June 2001 for Playin’ With My Friends. Rob Mathes did the vocal arrangements.

“New York State of Mind,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available on Apple Music.

We’ve got a fantastic video of Billy Joel and Tony Bennett performing “New York State of Mind” in a 2008 concert at Shea Stadium:

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Song of the Day: New York State of Mind

The song of the day for Sunday, January 28, 2024, is “New York State of Mind.”

About This Song

Billy Joel wrote “New York State of Mind” in 1976 and performed it regularly in his concerts. It’s been recorded by many great artists, including Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand. and Mel Tormé

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Billy Joel recorded “New York State of Mind” in June 2001 for the album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues. Rob Mathes wrote the arrangement.

“New York State of Mind,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: New York State of Mind

The song of the day for Saturday, January 28, 2023, is “New York State of Mind.”

About This Song

Written by Billy Joel in 1976 for his album Turnstiles, “New York State of Mind” is an iconic song about the city of New York. He wrote the song after returning to the East Coast from Los Angeles, where he’d been living for the previous three years.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Billy Joel recorded “New York State of Mind” in June 2001 for Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues.

The album won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“New York State of Mind,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: New York State of Mind

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, is “New York State of Mind.”

About This Song

“New York State of Mind” was written in 1976 by Billy Joel. It’s been recorded by just about everyone. I first heard the song sung by Carmen McRae and fell in love the song on the spot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Billy Joel recorded “New York State of Mind” in 2001 for Bennett’s album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Bluess.

Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“New York State of Mind,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends:Bennett Sings the Blues, is available from iTunes.