The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The song of the day for Thursday, June 26, 2025, is “My Baby Just Cares For Me.”

About This Song

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” was written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn for the 1930 film version of Whoopee! with Eddie Cantor. Though recorded by many artists, the song is widely associated with Nina Simone, who recorded it for her 1958 debt album Little Girl Blue.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Baby Just Cares For Me” on December 22, 1954, for his first LP studio album, Cloud 7. Charles Panely, who played trumpet for the album, wrote the arrangement.

“My Baby Just Cares For Me,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Give Me the Simple Life

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, is “Give Me the Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me the Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby for the 1946 movie Wake Up and Dream, which starred John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me the Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first long-playing album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely, who played trumpet on the album, wrote the arrangement.

“Give Me the Simple Life,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Heart Tells Me

The song of the day for Saturday, October 119=, 2024, is “My Heart Tells Me.”

About This Song

“My Heart Tells Me” was written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon for the 1943 movie Sweet Rosie O’Grady, which starred Betty Grable. In fact, Grable introduced the song while sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles as part of a performance in a somewhat naughty beer hall show. The song has been widely recorded by artists including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Dorothy Collins, and Charlie Parker.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Heart Tells Me” on December 22, 1954, for his full-length LP album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely, who played trumpet on the album, wrote the arrangement.

“My Heart Tells Me,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Give Me The Simple Life

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me The Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Rube for the 1946 movie Wake Up and Dream, which starred John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first LP album Cloud 7, which was released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely, who also played trumpet on the album.

“Give Me The Simple Life,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Give Me the Simple Life

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, is “Give Me the Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me the Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby in 1946 for the movie Wake Up and Dream, starring John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me the Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first LP album, Cloud 7, which was released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely, who also played trumpet on the album.

“Give Me the Simple Life,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.