An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett
The song of the day for Wednesday, September 7, 2022, is “Tricks.”
“Tricks” was written by Alan Brandt and Bob Haymes, who are best known for their 1952 song “That’s All.” Haymes’ older brother is the singer Dick Haymes.
Tony Bennett recorded “Tricks” on April 26, 1963, for the album This Is All I Ask. It was arranged by Ralph Burns.
“Tricks,” as well as This Is All I Ask is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Saturday, January 9, 2020, is “The Best Thing To Be Is A Person.”
“The Best Thing To Be Is A Person” was written in 1964 by Bob Haymes (brother of singer Dick Haymes), with lyrics by Alan Brandt.
I chose this song today because of these lyrics:
The Lord said, “You can be a big man,
And I can tell you where to start.
Just let the world around you
Know the love that’s in your heart.”
I thought it was a good message for this time.
Tony Bennett recorded “The Best Thing To Be Is A Person” in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
The Best Thing to Be Is a Person (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio)
Listen to The Best Thing to Be Is a Person (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon Trio · 1964
“The Best Thing To Be Is A Person,” as well as , is available from Apple Music.”The Best Thing To Be Is A Person.”