The song of the day for Sunday, February 4, 2024, is “Once Upon a Time.”

About This Song

“Once Upon a Time” was written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams for the 1962 Ray Bolger musical All American, where it was introduced by Bolger and Eileen Herlie. While the musical was not a major smash hit, the song is quite lovely. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, it was also recorded by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Howard Keel, Bobby Darrin, and Mandy Patinkin.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Once Upon a Time” on January 23, 1962, at the same session when he recorded “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” arranged by Marty Manning. “Once Upon a Time” was originally released on A-side of a 45 single, with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” relegated to the B-side. Later that year, both songs were released on the album, I Left My Heart in San Francisco.

“Once Upon a Time,” as well as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, is available on Apple Music.