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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 29, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: De Glory Road

The song of the day for Wednesday, June 30, 2021, is “De Glory Road.”

About Today

Today’s marks the end of our deep dive into Tony Bennett’s legendary concert at Carnegie Hall on June 9, 1962. It’s been a pleasure to explore these songs so deeply — I hope you’ve enjoyed it as well.

About This Song

“De Glory Road” was written in 1928, with music by Jacques Wolfe and lyrics by Clement Wood. De Glory Road began as a poem written by a white, socialist, native Alabamian lawyer and writer named Clement Wood, who published the poem in 1928. Wood is also the author of the Clement Wood Rhyming Dictionary, the 1939 edition of which is Stephen Sondheim’s preferred rhyming dictionary.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “De Glory Road” in March 1962 for the album On The Glory Road; however, the release of that album was canceled at the very last minute. Bennett decided to close out his Carnegie Hall concert with this song and invited percussionist Candido to play on this song.

In his autobiography The Good Life, Bennett relates his choice of “De Glory Road” to close the concert.

I needed something really special to close with. I’d start out with old favorites, but I wanted to end with something that nobody had ever heard me sing before, something unexpected. Tony Tamburello suggested the spiritual “Glory Road.” Candido added to the success of “Glory Road” by playing a wonderful solo in the middle of it that drove the crowd wild.

“De Glory Road,” as well as the other songs Tony Bennett sang are captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“De Glory Road,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Candido, Clement Wolfe, Jacques Wolfe, On The Glory Road, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

January 4, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Love For Sale

The song of the day for Tuesday, January 5, 2020, is “Love For Sale.”

About This Song

“Love For Sale” was written by Cole Porter in 1930 for his Broadway musical The New Yorkers. The song was sung by a prostitute advertising her services. The song was considered rather scandalous at the time. In fact, for the production of The New Yorkers, it was supposed to be sung by the white star Kathryn Crawford, but the song was assigned to an African-American singer instead. In spite of being banned from play on the radio, “Love For Sale” has had many fine recordings, including those by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Miles Davis

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love For Sale” in 1957 for his third album, The Beat of My Heart. Ralph Sharon had just been hired as Bennett’s pianist and musical director; together they conceived the album. In addition to creating a very good jazz band for the album, they brought in percussionists to play as well. “Love for Sale” featured Candido, Sabu, and Bennett’s regular drummer, Billy Exiner.

Love for Sale

Listen to Love for Sale on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1957.

“Love For Sale,” as well as The Beat of My Heart, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Exiner, Candido, Cole Porter, Ralph Sharon, Sabu

December 10, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Love For Sale

The song of the day for Tuesday, December 11, 2018, is “Love For Sale.”

About This Song

“Love For Sale” was written by Cole Porter in 1930 for the Broadway musical The New Yorkers. The song was sung by a prostitute advertising her services and was considered rather scandalous at the time. In fact, for the production of The New Yorkers, it was supposed to be sung by the white star Kathryn Crawford, but the song was assigned to an African-American singer instead. In spite of being banned from play on the radio, “Love For Sale” has had many fine recordings, including those by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Miles Davis.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love For Sale” for his 1957 album The Beat of My Heart. This album featured noted percussionists and drummers; this recording featured Candido, Sabu, and Bennett’s regular drummer Billy Exiner.

Love for Sale

Love for Sale, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Love For Sale,” as well as The Beat of My Heart, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Exiner, Candido, Cole Porter, Sabu, The Beat of My Heart, Tony Bennett

March 26, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: De Glory Road

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 is “De Glory Road.”

About This Song

“De Glory Road began” as a poem written by a white, socialist lawyer and writer from Alabama named Clement Wood, who published the poem in 1928. Wood is also the author of the Clement Wood Rhyming Dictionary, the 1939 edition of which is Stephen Sondheim’s preferred rhyming dictionary. Jacques Wolfe wrote the music.

About This Version

Tony Bennett had recorded songs for an album to be released in 1962 called On The Glory Road. The album was ready to be distributed when, at the last moment and for reasons known only to themselves, Columbia executives decided to hold up release. Bennett so chose to close out his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall with “De Glory Road,” which was the behind the title of that non-released album. This wonderful performance features the percussionist Candido. This recording can be found on Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall.

De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.


“De Glory Road,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Candido, Clement Wood, Jacques Wolfe, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

December 7, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Only Have Eyes For You

The song of the day for Thursday, December 8, 2016 is ” I Only Have Eyes For You.”

About This Song

“I Only Have Eyes For You” was written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin for the 1934 movie Dames, where it was introduced by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. It has been steadily recorded since 1934 by many singers including Billie Holiday, Bette Midler, Dinah Shore and Ella Fitzgerald. It’s also been recorded by The Flamingos and even Art Garfunkel. This very lovely song seems to speak to listeners from all generations.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “I Only Have Eyes For You” in 1957. It was recorded for The Beat of My Heart, but was cut from the initial release. It was included on the 1996 CD re-release. The Beat of My Heart featured percussionists from all over the world; “I Only Have Eyes For You” featured Candido, Sabu and Billy Exiner.

I Only Have Eyes For You

Listen to I Only Have Eyes For You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1957.


“I Only Have Eyes For You,” as well as The Beat of My Heart, is available from iTunes.

I have two videos today from the movie Dames. First is the initial appearance of the song, with Dick Powell singing the song to Ruby Keeler.

"I Only Have Eyes For You" - Dick Powell - DAMES (1934) w/ Ruby Keeler

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This is the Busby Berkeley production number of the same song. I’m not really sure what’s going on with faces thing at the beginning. Ah, Hollywood!

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Dubin, Billy Exiner, Candido, Dames, Dick Powell, Harry Warren, Ruby Keeler, Sabu

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