The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Concentrate On You

The song of the day for Friday, May 26, 2023, is “I Concentrate On You.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “I Concentrate On You” for the film Broadway Melody of 1940. It’s one of Porter’s best songs, with recordings by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, and Judy Garland among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Concentrate On You” in July 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out, which contained songs associated with Fred Astaire. Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“I Concentrate On You,” as well as Steppin’ Out is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Concentrate On You

The song of the day for Monday, December 6, 2021, is “I Concentrate On You.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “I Concentrate On You” in 1940 for the film Broadway Melody of 1940. It’s one of Porter’s best songs, with recordings by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, and Judy Garland among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Concentrate On You” in 1993 for his album of songs made famous by Fred Astaires: Steppin’ Out. Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“I Concentrate On Youw,” as well as Steppin’ Out is available on Apple Music.

Here are Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell dancing to “I Concentrate On You” from Broadway Melody of 1940:

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Song of the Day: I Concentrate On You

The song of the day for Monday, November 21, 2016 is “I Concentrate On You.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “I Concentrate On You” for the film Broadway Melody of 1940. It’s one of Porter’s best songs, with recordings by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington and Judy Garland among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Concentrate On You” in 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out. The arrangement is by Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

I Concentrate on You

Listen to I Concentrate on You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


” I Concentrate On You,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: I Concentrate On You

The song of the day for Saturday, May 16, 2015 is “I Concentrate On You.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “I Concentrate On You” for the film Broadway Melody of 1940, which starred Fred Astaire. It’s one of Porter’s best songs, with recordings by Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington and Judy Garland among others.

About This Version

I’m so glad that Tony Bennett included this song on Steppin’ Out and even more because he sings the verse. It starts off almost like an aria that sets up the lyrics of the rest of song beautifully. It’s one of Porter’s more sincere and poetic songs and is one my personal favorites of his songs.

I Concentrate on You

Listen to I Concentrate on You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993

“I Concentrate On You,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

I was unable to locate a video from Broadway Melody of 1940, however I did find this wonderful recording from Fred Astaire’s 1952 studio album The Astaire Story. If you like Fred Astaire, I strongly recommend this album; I think you’ll enjoy it.

I Concentrate On You

Listen to I Concentrate On You on Spotify. Song · Fred Astaire · 1988


“I Concentrate On You,” as well as The Astaire Story, is available from iTunes.