The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About This Song

“The Best Is Yet To Come” was written in 1959 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. Although the song was written for Tony Bennett, it is also associated with Frank Sinatra. Other significant recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, and Peggy Leee.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Best Is Yet To Come” on July 30, 1960. Cy Coleman wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. It was released as single in 1960. The recording was also added to the 1962 album I Left My Heart In San Francisco.

“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as The Columbia Singles, Vol. 6, is available on Apple Music.

Dear Mr. Bennett

Tony Bennett sang “The Best is Yet to Come” at most of his concerts.

The John Pizzarelli Trio (Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals, Michael Karn on bass, and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano) recorded “The Best is Yet to Come” for Dear Mr. Bennett, released in March 2026.

Dear Mr. Bennett is available for purchase on CD and vinyl at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Tower Records, and other record stores. It is also available on most popular streaming services.

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Song of the Day: I Walk a Little Faster

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, is “I Walk a Little Faster.”

About This Song

“I Walk a Little Faster” was written in 1959 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. The song has had many fine recordings, including those by Blossom Dearie, Bobby Short, Mabel Mercer, Fiona Apple, and Linda Lavin.

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 and conducted the orchestra.

“I Walk a Little Faster,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Thursday, December 11, 2025, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The 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 Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led his trio: Sharon (piano), Hal Gaylord (bass), and Billy Exiner (drums).

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m In Love Again

The song of the day for Friday, October 24, 2025, is “I’m In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I’m In Love Again” was written by Cy Coleman, and Peggy Lee. This is one of the several songs that Peggy Lee wrote with Cy Coleman. Miss Lee used 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 his album honoring the great women singers of the 20th century: Here’s To The Ladies, which was released 30 years ago on October 24, 1995. This song honors Miss Peggy Lee, who wrote the lyrics for the song. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

Here’s To The Ladies won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

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

Here’s Peggy Lee’s 1964 recording of “I’m In Love Again” from her album Miss Peggy Lee In Love Again!

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Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Saturday, June 14, 2025, is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About Today

We are celebrating the late Cy Coleman on the anniversary of his birth in New York City on June 14, 1929.

About This Song

“The Best Is Yet To Come” was written in 1959 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. Some say that “The Best is Yet to Come” was written for Tony Bennett. In any case, the song is strongly identified with him and he sang it at most of his concerts. Other recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Best Is Yet To Come” on July 30, 1960, and was released as a single that year. Cy Coleman wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as The Columbia Singles, Vol. 6, is available on Apple Music.

I found a great video from 2006 television program for Duets: An American Classic with Tony and Diana Krall performing the song. Plus some really groovy choreography!