The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Lady’s In Love With You

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 13, 2021, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” was written by Burton Lane and Frank Loesser for the 1939 film Some Like It Hot (not to be confused with the excellent 1959 Billy Wilder film), where it was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. It’s been widely recorded, including those by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Margaret Whiting, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Lady’s In Loved With You” for his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen!. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged and conducted by the great Marion Evans.

The Lady"s In Love with You

Listen to The Lady"s In Love with You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“The Lady’s In Love With You,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Old Devil Moon

The song of the day for Sunday, July 11, 2021, is “Old Devil Moon.”

About This Song

“Old Devil Moon” was written in 1947 by Burton Lane and Yip Harburg for the musical Finian’s Rainbow, which also gave us “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” While Alec Wilder was no fan of “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?”, in America Popular Song, he praises “Old Devil Moon” as “a well-written, wholly convincing song. It drives, and its initial intensity is sustained throughout.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Old Devil Moon” in 1967 for the album Tony Makes It Happen!. The entire album was arranged by Marion Evans; this album marks the first time they worked together.

Old Devil Moon

Listen to Old Devil Moon on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“Old Devil Moon,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Old Devil Moon

The song of the day for Sunday, December 6, 2020, is “Old Devil Moon.”

About This Song

“Old Devil Moon” was written by Burton Lane, with lyrics by Yip Harburg, for the 1947 musical Finian’s Rainbow, which also gave us “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” While Alec Wilder was no fan of “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?”, in America Popular Song, he praises “Old Devil Moon” as “a well-written, wholly convincing song. It drives, and its initial intensity is sustained throughout.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Old Devil Moon” in 1967 for the album Tony Makes It Happen! It features a wonderful arrangement by our good friend Marion Evans.

Old Devil Moon

Listen to Old Devil Moon on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“Old Devil Moon,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 7, 2020, is “Moments Like This.”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was in 1938 by Burton Lane, with lyrics by Frank Loesser, for a 1938 movie called College Swing and was introduced by Florence George. Early recordings include those by Maxine Sullivan, Teddy Wilson, and Dick Stabile and His Orchestra. Later recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Bobby Short, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Moments Like This” in 1986 for his comeback album The Art of Excellence. The arrangement was written and conducted by Jorge Calendrelli. The cover photograph was done by Annie Liebovitz.

“Moments Like This,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Lady’s In Love With You

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 12, 2020, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” was composed by Burton Lane, with lyrics by Frank Loesser, for the 1939 film Some Like It Hot (not to be confused with the excellent 1959 Billy Wilder film), where it was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. It’s been widely recorded, including those by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Margaret Whiting, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Lady’s In Love With You” for his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen! This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged and conducted by Marion Evans.

“The Lady’s In Love With You,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from Apple Music.

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