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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 28, 2017 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Return to Me

The song of the day for Saturday, July 29, 2017 is “Return to Me.”

About This Song

“Return To Me” was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo and Danny DiMinno. Dean Martin recorded this song in January 1958 and to this day, the song remains strongly identified with Martin. “Return To Me” was featured in a 2000 film of the same name.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Vicente Fernandez recorded “Return To Me,” or “Regresa a Mi” in Spanish, in 2012 for the album Viva Duets. Having never known the Dean Martin recording, I was gobsmacked when I learned that this song wasn’t a traditional Mexican ballad. The arrangement and performances were superb.The song was recorded in Fernandez’ studio at his ranch in Guadalajara and features his musicians as well.

Return To Me (Regresa a Mí) (with Vicente Fernández)

Listen to Return To Me (Regresa a Mí) (with Vicente Fernández) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Vicente Fernández · 2012


“Return to Me,” as well as Viva Duets, is available from iTunes.

Just for a comparison, here’s Dean Martin’s recording of “Return To Me.”

Return To Me (Ritorna-Me)

Listen to Return To Me (Ritorna-Me) on Spotify. Song · Dean Martin · 2013

About Today

I’m very pleased to present the 2012 video of Tony Bennett and Vicente Fernandez recording the song as well as some lovely footage of the ranch.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carmen Lombardo, Danny DiMinno, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Vincente Fernandez

October 11, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Return to Me (Regresa A Mi)

The Song of the Day for October 11, 2012 is Return To Me.

About Return To Me

Return to Me was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo (brother of bandleader Guy Lombardo) and Danny DiMinno. In January 1958, Dean Martin did the first recording of the song and the song still remains  associated with Dean Martin. In fact, the second box set of Dean Martin was entitled Return to Me. The song was also featured in a film of the same name, Return to Me (2000) with David Duchovny and Minnie Driver.

About This Version

Today, we present two YouTube videos. First, Dean Martin singing Return to Me.

And, next and again, the video of the duet of Regresa a Mi, with Tony Bennett and Vicente Fernández.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carmen Lombardo, Danny DeMinno, Dean Martin, Regresa A Mi, Vicente Fernandez, Viva Duets

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