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: Baby, Dream Your Dream

The song of the day for Thursday, July 16, 2026, is “Baby, Dream Your Dream.”

About This Song

“Baby, Dream Your Dream” was one of the hit songs from the very successful Cy Coleman – Dorothy Fields 1966 musical Sweet Charity, directed by Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon. “Baby, Dream Your Dream” was sung by Helen Gallagher and Thelma Oliver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Baby, Dream Your Dream” in December, 1965; it was released as a single the next year. This recording was also included on the 1967 album For Once In My Life. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement.

“Baby, Dream Your Dream,” as well as For Once In My Life, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Day You Leave Me

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, is “The Day You Leave Me.”

About This Song

“The Day You Leave Me” was written in the late 1970s by Cy Coleman, with lyrics by Christopher Gore. It was originally composed for an unproduced score for a musical adaptation of Atlantic City.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Day You Leave Me” in 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Day You Leave Me,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.