The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Christmasland

On the first day of the Twelve Days Tony Bennett Christmas, Thursday, December 14, 2017, the song of day is “Christmasland.”

About This Song

“Christmasland” was written by Robert Farnon and his brother Brian Farnan. Robert Farnon, born in Canada, lived in England following the conclusion of World War II. He was a gifted composer and orchestra conductor and worked closely with Tony Bennett on several projects, including Bennett’s 1968 album Snowfall, which he orchestrated.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmasland” in 1968 for the album Snowfall.

Snowfall

Tony Bennett · Snowfall - The Tony Bennett Christmas Album · Song · 1968


“Christmasland,” as well as Snowfall, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Since its inception in 2010, The Year of Tony Bennett has celebrated the Christmas season with The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas. Welcome to our 2017 version. I wish you all the happiest holiday season.

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Song of the Day: Christmasland

Today is the third day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas.

The song of the day for Friday, December 16, 2016 is “Christmasland.”

About This Song

“Christmasland” was written by brothers Dennis and Brian Farnon.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Christmasland” in 1968 for the album Snowfall. Robert Farnon, brother of the composers, arranged and conducted the entire album.

Christmasland

Tony Bennett · Snowfall - The Tony Bennett Christmas Album · Song · 1968

“Christmasland,” as well as the album Snowfall, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Christmasland

On the fifth day of the Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Friday, December 18, 2015, the song of the day is “Christmasland.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Christmasland,” was composed by Robert Farnon, with lyrics by his brother Brian Farnon.

About This Version

Today’s song, “Christmasland,” was recorded in 1968 for Snowfall — The Tony Bennett Christmas Album. The recording was arranged and conducted by the composer, Robert Farnon.

Christmasland

Tony Bennett · Snowfall - The Tony Bennett Christmas Album · Song · 1968


“Christmasland,” as well as Snowfall–The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Christmasland

On the sixth day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Thursday, December 19, 2013, the song of the day is “Christmasland.”

About This Song

“Christmasland” was written by brothers Brian and Robert Farnon.

Tony Bennett painting for the American Cancer Society Christmas Card, 2012
Tony Bennett painting for the American Cancer Society Christmas Card for 2012

About This Version

“Christmasland” is from Tony Bennett’s 1968 album Snowfall, which was arranged and conducted by Robert Farnon, one of this song’s composers.

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“Christmasland,” as well as the album Snowfall, is available from iTunes and Amazon.

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Song of the Day: Christmasland

On the Fifth Day of Tony Bennett Christmas, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, the song of the day is Christmasland.

Painting by Tony Bennett for the American Cancer Society Christmas card for 2010
Painting by Tony Bennett for the American Cancer Society Christmas card for 2010

About Christmasland

Christmasland was written by brothers Brian and Robert Farnon. Robert Farnon arranged and conducted the 1968 album Snowfall.

About This Version

This song was recorded in 1968 for the Christmas album Snowfall. It’s a lovely and evocative Christmas song.

Christmasland

Tony Bennett · Snowfall - The Tony Bennett Christmas Album · Song · 1968

Christmasland, as well as the full Snowfall album, is available from iTunes.

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