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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 27, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Steppin’ Out With My Baby

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, is “Steppin’ Out With My Baby.”

About This Song

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1948 film musical Easter Parade, which starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. The score of Easter Parade won the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera recorded “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” in 2012 for the album Viva Duets.

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” as well as Viva Duets is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Christina Aguilera, Irving Berlin, Tony Bennett, Viva Duets

October 16, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Viva Duets Preview: Steppin’ Out With My Baby

Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera have released a preview of their song from Viva Duets, Steppin’ Out With My Baby.

It’s a terrific, upbeat arrangement of a great song by Irving Berlin, introduced in the film Easter Parade and famously sung and danced by Fred Astaire.

Head on over to Soundcloud to hear the song.

And don’t forget to preorder Viva Duets!

Filed Under: Viva Duets Tagged With: Christina Aguilera, Irving Berlin, Viva Duets

October 6, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Steppin’ Out With My Baby

The Song of the Day for October 6, 2012 is Steppin’ Out With My Baby

About Steppin’ Out With My Baby

Written by Irving Berlin, Steppin’ Out With My Baby was introduced in the 1949 film Easter Parade, sung by Fred Astaire.

About This Version

We highlight this song in preparation for Mr. Bennett’s upcoming Viva Duets, which will include a duet of this song with Christina Aguilera.

This version is from Tony Bennett’s tribute album to Fred Astaire, Steppin’ Out, from 1993, as compiled on The Essential Tony Bennett album. He also sang it at his 1994 MTV Unplugged live television show.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Christina Aguilera, Fred Astaire, Viva Duets

September 13, 2012 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Christina Aguilera on Viva Duets

TONY BENNETT ADDS CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO VIVA DUETS LINE-UP // OFFICIAL TRACKLISTING + ARTWORK

Legendary crooner Tony Bennett has finalized his official tracklisting for his upcoming Latin-inspired release VIVA DUETS. The most notable addition is “Steppin Out”, an inspired collaboration with phenomenal “queen diva” Christina Aguilera. Back in 2000, the songstress embraced her Latin roots with the release of her second studio album MI REFLEJO, which featured five Spanish-sung songs taken from her self-titled debut album, as well five originals and one traditional piece.

Other notable duet partners on VIVA DUETS include Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Chayanne, and Thalía. The album will be released worldwide on October 22, 2012 via Columbia Records

VIVA DUETS is currently available for pre-order at Amazon.

VIVA DUETS – US STANDARD TRACKLISTING
1. “The Best Is Yet to Come” with Chayanne
2. “The Way You Look Tonight” with Thalía
3. “Steppin’ Out” with Christina Aguilera
4. “For Once In My Life” with Marc Anthony
5. “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” with Dani Martín
6. “The Good Life” with Franco DeVita
7. “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” with Gloria Estefan
8. “Just in Time” with Juan Luis Guerra
9. “Cold, Cold Heart” with Vicentico
10. “I Wanna Be Around” with Ricardo Arjona
11. “Rags to Riches” with Romeo Santos
12. “Return to Me (Regresa A Mí)” with Vicente Fernández

VIVA DUETS – US TARGET TRACKLISTING
1. “The Best Is Yet to Come” with Chayanne
2. “The Way You Look Tonight” with Thalía
3. “Steppin’ Out” with Christina Aguilera
4. “For Once In My Life” with Marc Anthony
5. “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” with Dani Martín
6. “The Good Life” with Franco DeVita
7. “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” with Gloria Estefan
8. “Just in Time” with Juan Luis Guerra
9. “Cold, Cold Heart” with Vicentico
10. “I Wanna Be Around” with Ricardo Arjona
11. “Rags to Riches” with Romeo Santos
12. “Return to Me (Regresa A Mí)” with Vicente Fernández
13. “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” with Miguel Bosé
14. “Blue Velvet” with Maria Gadú*
15. “The Very Thought of You” with Ana Carolina
16. “The Way You Look Tonight” with Thalía (Guitar Only)

TONY BENNETT BIO (ABRIDGED)
With millions of records sold world-wide and platinum and gold albums to his credit, Bennett has received seventeen Grammy Awards — including a 1995 Grammy for Record of the Year for his “MTV Unplugged” CD which introduced this American master to a whole new generation — and the Grammy Lifetime Award. His 2007 prime-time special, “Tony Bennett: An American Classic,” won seven Emmy Awards. His initial successes came via a string of Columbia singles in the early 1950’s, including such chart-toppers as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” and a remake of Hank Williams “Cold, Cold Heart.” He had 24 songs in the Top 40, including “I Wanna Be Around,” “The Good Life,” “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and his signature song,” I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” recorded 50 years ago this coming January 2012. This song garnered him two Grammy Awards. Tony Bennett is one of a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and now in the first two decades of the 21st century. He has introduced a multitude of songs into the Great American Songbook that have since become standards for pop music. He has toured the world to sold out audiences with rave reviews whenever he performs.

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