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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 1, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me

The song of the day for Thursday, May 1, 2025, is “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me.”

About This Song

“Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me” was written by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Bob Russell. As with most Ellington songs, the tune was written first and the lyrics added later. Also, as with most Ellington songs, it became a favorite song of both instrumental and vocal musicians. Ellington recorded the song in 1944 and it was a hit on both the R&B and Popular charts. Other recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis, Jr., Anita O’Day, and Nina Simone.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me” in May 1999 for Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me,” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s today’s song played by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, Bob Russell, Duke Ellington, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

April 24, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Crazy She Calls Me

The song of the day for Thursday, April 24, 2025, is “Crazy She Calls Me.”

About This Song

“Crazy She Calls Me” was written by Carl Sigman and Bob Russell (originally titled “Crazy He Calls Me) in 1949. In addition to Billie Holiday’s recording of this song, it has also been recorded by Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, and Aretha Franklin.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Crazy She Calls Me” in June 1996 for his album Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Crazy She Calls Me,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1949 recording of “Crazy He Calls Me.”

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Bob Russell, Carl Sigman, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

April 6, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

The song of the day for Sunday, April 6, 2025, is “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”

About This Song

“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” was written by Duke Ellington as an instrumental in 1940 and named “Never No Lament.” Bob Russell’s lyrics came in 1942, and the song’s title was changed to the current “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.” The somewhat sad lyric of the jilted lover who would just rather stay home bumps up against the very cheerful tune.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” on January 27, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangements and conducted the album.

“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Russell, Duke Ellington, Marion Evans, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

April 29, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me

The song of the day for Monday, April 29, 2024, is “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me.”

About Today

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born 125 years ago today on April 29, 1989, in Washington D.C. He was a jazz pianist, composer, and orchestra leader from 1923 until his death from lung cancer on May 24, 1971. He wrote over 1500 compositions and thousands of recordings. You can read more about Duke Ellington at his website dukellington.com. On this website he is remembered

It is not just the sheer enormity of his creative output that makes it so enduring, but its emotional depth. During tours of France in the 1930s, a critic wrote that Duke’s music “reveals the very secret of the cosmos;” a poet wrote that “such music is not only a new art form but a new reason for living.” It sounds as fresh today as it ever did, and worthy of a lifetime of study.

About This Song

“Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me” was written by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell in 1940. As with most Ellington songs, the tune was written first and the lyrics added later. Also, as with most Ellington songs, it became a favorite song of both instrumental and vocal musicians. Ellington recorded the song in 1944 and it was a hit on both the R&B and Popular charts. Other recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis, Jr., Anita O’Day, and Nina Simone.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me” in May 1999 for his album Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, which was released to coincide with the centennial celebration of his birth. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me,” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington Hot & Cool, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Ellington’s 1944 recording of “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me.”

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool, Bob Russell, Duke Ellington, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

October 27, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Crazy She Calls Me

The song of the day for Saturday, October 28, 2023, is “Crazy She Calls Me.”

About This Song

“Crazy He Calls Me” was written in 1949 by Carl Sigman and Bob Russell. Billy Holiday recorded the song with an arrangement by Gordon Jenkins. While her version is the best-known, it has also been recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, Sam Cooke, Tony Bennett, and Rod Stewart – the male versions changed to “Crazy She Calls Me.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Crazy She Calls Me” in June 1966 for his album Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Crazy She Calls Me,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1949 recording of today’s song:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billie Holiday, Bob Russell, Carl Sigman, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

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