The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 10, 2019, is “Moments Like This.”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was written by Burton Lane (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) 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 album The Art of Excellence and features an arrangement by Jorge Calendrelli. The Art of Excellence was Bennett’s first album after re-signing with Columbia.

Moments Like This – 2011 Remaster

Moments Like This – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Moments Like This,” as well as The Art Of Excellence, is available from iTunes.

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

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” by Burton Lane (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) was written 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” in 1967 for the album Tony Makes It Happen! The excellent arrangement is by Marion Evans.

The Lady’s In Love with You – Remastered

The Lady’s In Love with You – Remastered, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

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

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Song of the Day: Old Devil Moon

The song of the day for Sunday, February 24, 2019, is “Old Devil Moon.”

About This Song

“Old Devil Moon” was written by Burton Lane and 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! The arrangement is from a good friend of this site, Marion Evans.

Old Devil Moon – 2011 Remaster

Old Devil Moon – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

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

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Song of the Day: You’re All the World To Me

The song of the day for Friday, August 3, 2018 is “You’re All the World To Me.”

About This Song

“You’re All The World To Me” was written by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner for the 1951 MGM musical Royal Wedding, starring Fred Astaire. Astaire performed this song in one of the most famous shots in all of musical film: the dancing on the ceiling number.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “You’re All the World To Me” in 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out. Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

You"re All the World to Me

Listen to You"re All the World to Me on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


“You’re All the World To Me,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

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The Year of Tony Bennett would like to wish Tony Bennett a very happy 92nd birthday. You’re all the world to us, your fans!

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Song of the Day: Old Devil Moon

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 24, 2018 is “Old Devil Moon.”

About This Song

“Old Devil Moon” was written by Burton Lane and 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! This recording, as well as the entire album, was arranged by our good friend Marion Evans.

Old Devil Moon

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


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

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