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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 7, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Make It Easy On Yourself

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, is “Make It Easy On Yourself.”

About This Song

“Make It Easy On Yourself” was written in 1962 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. This song marked the beginning of the long association with Bacharach and David with Dionne Warwick, who recorded many of their songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Make It Easy On Yourself” in 1970 for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. Peter Matz wrote the arrangement.

Make It Easy On Yourself

Listen to Make It Easy On Yourself on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1970

“Make It Easy On Yourself,” as well as Make It Easy On Yourself is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

May 24, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What The World Needs Now Is Love

The song of the day for Monday, May 25, 2020, is “What The World Needs Now Is Love.”

About This Song

“What The World Needs Now Is Love” was written in 1965 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was first sung by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. The song went on to be recorded by a wide variety of artists, from Judy Garland and Tony Bennett to Luther Vandross to Coldplay.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “What The World Needs Now Is Love” in 1969 for his album I’ve Gotta Be Me. The arrangement is by Torrie Zito.

“What The World Needs Now Is Love,” as well as I’ve Gotta Be Me, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, I've Gotta Be Me, Torrie Zito

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