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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 26, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Lena Horne, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

July 16, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, For Once In My Life, Johnny Mandel, Sweet Charity, Tony Bennett

July 8, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Christopher Gore, Cy Coleman, Jorge Calandrelli, The Art of Excellence

May 26, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m In Love Again

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, is “I’m In Love Again.”

About Today

We are celebrating one of the songwriters of today’s song: Peggy Lee. She was born as Norma Jean Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota, 106 years ago on May 26, 1920. She died in Los Angeles on January 21, 2002, from a heart attack.

Peggy Lee recorded songs such as “Fever,” “Alright, Okay, You Win,” “Why Don’t You Do Right,” and “Is That All There Is?” She began writing songs in the mid-1940, with over 270 songs to her credit, including today’s song, “I Don’t Know Enough About You,” “Then Was Then (And Now Is Now),The Shining Sea,” “I’m Gonna Go Fishin'” (with Duke Ellington), “Cross Country Blues” (with Quincy Jones), and “Goodbye, My Love” (with Victor Young.”

About This Song

“I’m In Love Again” was written in 1964 by Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee, and Bill Schluger. Miss Lee used it as the title song for her 1964 album Miss Peggy Lee In Love Again!

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m In Love Again” in July 1995 for Here’s to The Ladies. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. For Here’s to The Ladies, Bennett paid tribute to the great female vocalists of the 20th century, including Peggy Lee and “I’m In Love Again.”

“I’m In Love Again,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Miss Peggy Lee singing her song from, her 1964 album Miss Peggy Lee In Love Again!

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Schluger, Cy Coleman, Here's To The Ladies, Jorge Calandrelli, Miss Peggy Lee In Love Again!, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

May 14, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett

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