The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Walk A Little Faster

The song of the day for Sunday, August 30, 2026, is “I Walk A Little Faster.”

About This Song

“I Walk a Little Faster” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1958. Blossom Dearie made the first recording of the song in 1958.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Walk a Little Faster” on September 29, 1964, for Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement.

“I Walk A Little Faster,” as well as who Can I Turn To, is available on Apple Music.

Blossom Dearie made the first recording of “Walk A Little Faster” in 1958 for her album Give Him The Ooh-La-La.

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Song of the Day: I’ve Got Your Number

The song of the day for is “I’ve Got Your Number.”

About This Song

“I’ve Got Your Number” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh for the 1962 Broadway musical Little Me.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got Your Number” on October 19, 1962, for his 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement.

“I’ve Got Your Number,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Sunday, July 26, 2026, is “Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“Rules of the Road” was written in 1960 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. While the song is strongly associated with Tony Bennett, other fine recordings in those by Nat ‘King’ Cole, Lena Horne, and Shirley Horn.

About This Version

Toby Bennett recorded “Rules of the Road” on April 6, 1961, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was released on the 1962 album I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

“Rules of the Road,” as well as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, is available on Apple Music.

Lena Horne, a good friend of Tony Bennett, recorded “Rules of the Road” in 1962 for her album Lena On The Blue Side.

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Song of the Day: Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Thursday, May 14, 2026, is “Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horn, Shirley Horn, Nat King Cole, Anita O’Day, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Rules of the Road” on April 6, 1961, featuring an excellent arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was released on the 1962 album I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

“Rules of the Road,” as well as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: When In Rome

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, is “When In Rome.”

About This Song

“When In Rome” was written in 1964 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In the year 2000, as part of his 70th birthday celebration at the Library of Congress, Stephen Sondheim chose a list of ‘Songs I Wish I Had Written (At Least in Part).’ On this list were several songs by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh, many of which are songs that Tony Bennett has recorded including “When In Rome.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “When In Rome” in June 1975 for The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

“When In Rome,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available on Apple Music.

Dear Mr. Bennett

The John Pizzarelli Trio (Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals, Michael Karn on bass, and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano) recorded “When In Rome” for Dear Mr. Bennett, released in March 2026.

Dear Mr. Bennett is available for purchase on CD and vinyl at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Tower Records, and other record stores. It is also available on most popular streaming services.