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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 15, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In The Wee Small Hours

The song of the day for Friday, September 16, 2022, is “In The Wee Small Hours.”

About This Song

“In The Wee Small Hours” was written by David Mann and Bob Hilliard. This song is, of course, widely identified with Frank Sinatra, who anchored his well-received concept album In the Wee Small Hours around this song. Interestingly, the song almost didn’t get written. The two songwriters were working in Hilliard’s home in New Jersey. It was well past midnight and Mann was getting ready to leave for home in New York. Hilliard urged him to stay and Mann came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote the lyric.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In The Wee Small Hours” on February 26, 1964, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Sharon. It was released in 1966 on the album A Time To Love.

“In The Wee Small Hours,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time To Love, Bob Hilliard, David Mann, Frank Sinatra, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

July 6, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In The Wee Small Hours

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 7, 2021, is “In The Wee Small Hours.”

About This Song

“In The Wee Small Hours” was written in 1955 by David Mann and Bob Hilliard. This song is, of course, widely identified with Frank Sinatra, who anchored his well-received concept album In the Wee Small Hours around this song. Interestingly, the song almost didn’t get written. The two songwriters were working in Hilliard’s home in New Jersey. It was well past midnight and Mann was getting ready to leave for home in New York. Hilliard urged him to stay and Mann came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote the lyric.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In The Wee Small Hours” in 1964, featuring a very fine arrangement by Ralph Sharon, who accompanied Bennett, along with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums. The recording was released on the 1966 album A Time For Love.

In The Wee Small Hours

Listen to In The Wee Small Hours on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.

“In The Wee Small Hours,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Billy Exiner, Bob Hilliard, David Mann, Frank Sinatra, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

February 18, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In The Wee Small Hours

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 19, 2020, is “In The Wee Small Hours.”

About This Song

“In The Wee Small Hours” was written by David Mann and Bob Hilliard in 1955. This song is, of course, widely identified with Frank Sinatra, who anchored his well-received concept album In the Wee Small Hours around this song. Interestingly, the song almost didn’t get written. The two songwriters were working in Hilliard’s home in New Jersey. It was well past midnight and Mann was getting ready to leave for home in New York. Hilliard urged him to stay and Mann came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote the lyric.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In The Wee Small Hours” on February 26, 1964 with the Ralph Sharon Trio, consisting of Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums. They recorded a number of songs at that session, some of which wound up on different records and some of which were never released. “In The Wee Small Hours” was released in 1966 on A Time For Love.

“In The Wee Small Hours,” as well as A Time For Love, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Billy Exiner, Bob Hilliard, David Mann, Hal Gaylord, Ralph Sharon

June 20, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In the Wee Small Hours

The song of the day for Friday, June 21, 2019, is “In the Wee Small Hours.”

About This Song

“In the Wee Small Hours” was written in 1955 by David Mann and Bob Hilliard. This song is, of course, widely identified with Frank Sinatra, who anchored his well-received concept album In the Wee Small Hours around this song. Interestingly, the song almost didn’t get written. The two songwriters were working in Hilliard’s home in New Jersey. It was well past midnight and Mann was getting ready to leave for home in New York. Hilliard urged him to stay and Mann came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote the lyrics.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In the Wee Small Hours” in 1964, with a fine arrangement by Ralph Sharon. This recording was released on Bennett’s 1966 album A Time For Love.

In The Wee Small Hours – 2011 Remaster

In The Wee Small Hours – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“In the Wee Small Hours,” as well as A Time For Love, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Bob Hilliard, David Mann, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

December 11, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: In the Wee Small Hours

The song of the day for Wednesday, December 12, 2018, is “In the Wee Small Hours.”

Today we are celebrating the great singer Frank Sinatra, who was born 103 years ago on December 12, 1915.

About This Song

“In the Wee Small Hours” was written by David Mann and Bob Hilliard in 1955. This song is, of course, widely identified with Frank Sinatra, who anchored his well-received concept album In the Wee Small Hours around this song. Interestingly, the song almost didn’t get written. The two songwriters were working in Hilliard’s home in New Jersey. It was well past midnight and Mann was getting ready to leave for home in New York. Hilliard urged him to stay and Mann came up with the tune, to which Hilliard quickly wrote the lyrics.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “In the Wee Small Hours” in 1964; it was released in 1966 on the album A Time For Love.

In The Wee Small Hours – 2011 Remaster

In The Wee Small Hours – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“In the Wee Small Hours,” as well as A Time For Love, is available from iTunes.

And, in honor of Frank Sinatra, here’s the first recording from his 1955 album In the Wee Small Hours.

In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, a song by Frank Sinatra on Spotify

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Bob Hilliard, David Mann, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett

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