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 Saturday, September 16, 2017 is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About This Song

Today’s 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

Tony Bennett sang the Ralph Sharon arrangement of “The Best Is Yet To Come” at his 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, released on the 1997 CD re-release of Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

The Best Is Yet To Come - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to The Best Is Yet To Come - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1962


“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available from iTunes.

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Our video for this Saturday is the duet version of “The Best Is Yet To Come” featuring Diana Krall, from Duets: An American Classic.

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Song of the Day: The Best Is Yet To Come

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 16, 2016 is “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

About This Song

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

Today’s version of “The Best Is Yet To Come” is from the 2006 album Duets: An American Classic and features Tony Bennett and Diana Krall.

The Best Is Yet to Come (with Diana Krall)

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


“The Best Is Yet To Come,” as well as Duets: An American Classic, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Diana Krall the very happiest of birthdays! We saw her at the Monterey Jazz Festival a few years ago and were blown away by her artistry and talent. And we haven’t stopped listening to Wallflower since it came out.

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay You Win

The song of the day for Friday, October 30, 2015 is “Alright, Okay You Win.”

About This Song

“Alright, Okay You Win” was written in 1955 by Mamie Watts and Sid Wyche for The Count Basie Orchestra and was first recorded by Basie in 1956 featuring vocalist Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett / Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Alright, Okay You Win” in May 2001 for the album Playin’ With My Friends. While it may not be one of his best-known albums, it’s a terrific album and is a lot of fun. And if you’re thinking to yourself something like Tony Bennett? Singing the Blues? Well, just give it a good listen and I think you’ll enjoy it. Or your money back.

Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall)

Listen to Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Diana Krall · 2001


“Alright, Okay You Win,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

This song was written for the Count Basie Orchestra in 1955 by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche. It was first recorded by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett / Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Alright, Okay, You Win” in 2001 for Tony’s blues album: Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues. The song was arranged by Rob Mathes and the album produced by Phil Ramone.

And if you think Tony Bennett can’t sing the blues, well, I suggest that you take some time to listen to this album.

About Today

Diana Krall released her latest album, Wallflower, on Tuesday of this week. Those of us at The Year of Tony Bennett are enjoying it immensely and highly recommend it to all.

Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall)

Listen to Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Diana Krall · 2001


“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, is available from iTunes.

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Happy Birthday to Diana Krall

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Diana Krall a very happy birthday. We had the great pleasure of hearing her live at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2013, but she’s been a favorite of ours for some time. We are looking forward to the release of your next album!

photograph (c) Michael Katz
photograph (c) Michael Katz

Here’s a little Tony Bennett and Diana Krall to help celebrate Miss Krall’s birthday: “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

The Best Is Yet to Come (with Diana Krall)

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

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