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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 26, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Irving Berlin Medley

The song(s) of the day for Tuesday, May 26, 205 is the medley of “You’re Easy To Dance With,” “Change Partners” and “Cheek To Cheek.”

About These Songs

All of the songs in this medley were written by Irving Berlin and were introduced in movies starring Fred Astaire.

“You’re Easy To Dance With” was written for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn.

“Cheek To Cheek” was written for the 1935 movie Top Hat.

“Change Partners” was written for the 1938 movie Carefree.

About This Version

Tony Bennett seems to be having a great time singing this medley. The arrangement has a nice dance beat and is sweet and light on its toes.

You"re Easy to Dance With / Change Partners / Cheek to Cheek

Listen to You"re Easy to Dance With / Change Partners / Cheek to Cheek on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1993.


This medley, as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

And of course, we have videos!

First, “Change Partners” from Carefree:

And, “Cheek To Cheek” from Top Hat:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carefree, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Holiday Inn, Irving Berlin, Steppin' Out, Top Hat

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