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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 15, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Somebody Loves Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 16, 2021, is “Somebody Loves Me.”

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes the wonderful Diana Krall a very happy birthday!

About This Song

“Somebody Loves Me” was written by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ballard MacDonald, for George White’s Scandals of 1924. Popular early recordings include those by Paul Whiteman and Cliff Edwards, also known as Ukulele Ike. Other recordings include those by Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Fletcher Henderson, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, and many more.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Somebody Loves Me” for their 2018 album Love Is Here To Stay with The Bill Charlap Trio (Charlap on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums).

“Somebody Loves Me,” as well as Love Is Here To Stay is available on Apple Music.

Tony and Diana did this story on NPR about their album.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Ballard MacDonald, Bill Charlap, Diana Krall, George Gershwin, Happy Birthday Diana Krall, Kenny Washington, Peter Washington, The Bill Charlap Trio, Tony Bennett

November 15, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Best is Yet to Come

The song of the day for Monday, November 16, 2020, is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Diana Krall, born on November 16, 1964, a very happy birthday!

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 sings it at most of his concerts. Other recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Diana Krall and Tony Bennett recorded “The Best is Yet to Come” in 2006 for Duets: An American Classic.

The Best Is Yet to Come (with Diana Krall)

Listen to The Best Is Yet to Come (with Diana Krall) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2006.

“The Best is Yet to Come,” as well as Duets: An American Classis, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Diana Krall, Duets: An American Classic, Happy Birthday Diana Krall, Tony Bennett

October 7, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Revolvin’ Jones

The song of the day for Thursday, October 8, 2020, is “Revolvin’ Jones.”

About This Song

“Revolvin’ Jones” was written in 1940 by Willard Robison. Other well-known Robison songs include “A Cottage For Sale” and “Don’t Smoke in Bed.” In American Popular Song, Alec Wilder wrote:

Everybody loved him and many tried to help him, among them John Mercer. Mildred Bailey revered him and sang every song of his she could lay her hands on. I became aware of him in the late twenties when he recorded for Perfect Records. He did manage, during his almost euphoric life, to write a few successful songs, but generally, his songs were known only to a few singers and lovers of the off-beat and the non-urban song. He had a special flair for gentleness and childhood, the lost and the religious. I suppose it’s not part of the growth of popular music, nor perhaps were any of Robison’s songs. But if they could so much bolster John Mercer’s conviction that there was more to write lyrics about than city life, that the world of memory, of remembered sayings and scenes, was as evocative as the whispered words of lovers, then he did make a contribution.

Today I was listening to Diana Krall’s new album, This Dream Of You, which includes a lovely rendition of “Don’t Smoke In Bed” and so I decided to feature this song by Willard Robison.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Revolvin’ Jones” for the album On The Glory Road, which was all set for release in 1962: it had been manufactured and was ready to ship, but Columbia canceled the release at the very last minute. Some of the songs on the album were included on subsequent albums. Thankfully, the album was included in the 2011 Complete Collection box set.

Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Revolvin’ Jones,” as well as On The Glory Road, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Diana Krall, On The Glory Road, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, Willard Robison

September 30, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Love Is Here To Stay

The song of the day for Thursday, October 1, 2020, is “Love Is Here To Stay.”

About This Song

“Love Is Here To Stay” was written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1937 for The Goldwyn Follies movie, which was released after George Gershwin’s death. It’s also known as “Our Love Is Here To Stay,” but the published title of the song omits the “Our.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Love Is Here To Stay” for their 2018 album Love Is Here To Stay. Bill Charlap produced the album and did all the arrangements as well.

“Love Is Here To Stay,” as well as the album Love Is Here To Stay, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Charlap, Diana Krall, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Love is Here to Stay, Tony Bennett

September 29, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: S’Wonderful

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 30, 2020, is “S’Wonderful.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “S’Wonderful” for the 1927 musical Funny Face, where it was introduced by Adele Astaire (Fred’s sister) and Allen Kearns.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall, with The Bill Charlap Trio, recorded “S’Wonderful” for their 2018 album Love Is Here To Stay. Bill Charlap arranged and produced the album. In addition to Charlap, the trio includes Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums.

“S’Wonderful,” as well as Love Is Here To Stay, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Charlap, Diana Krall, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Kenny Washington, Love is Here to Stay, Peter Washington, The Bill Charlap Trio, Tony Bennett

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