The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Limehouse Blues

The song of the day for Thursday, September 8, 2022, is “Limehouse Blues.”

About This Song

“Limehouse Blues” was written in 1922 by Philip Braham and Douglas Furber for a British revue, Andre Charlot’s Revue of 1924, which was imported to New York and introduced Gertrude Lawrence to America. The song concerns life in London’s Chinatown. The song has a standard place in the jazz repertory, with recordings by Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet, and the Dave Brubeck Quartet in addition to this recording by Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Limehouse Blues” on September 11, 1963, for his album The Many Moods of Tony. It was arranged by Dick Hyman and also featured Hyman playing the organ.

“Limehouse Blues,” as well as The Many Moods of Tony is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Kid’s a Dreamer

The song of the day for Thursday, August 27, 2020, is “The Kid’s a Dreamer.”

About This Song

“The Kid’s a Dreamer” was written in 1948 by Douglas Arthur and Herb Hendler. It was first recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1949 and was a big hit for her. Joe Mooney also did a well-received recording.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Kid’s a Dreamer” in 1963 for the 1964 album The Many Moods of Tony. It was arranged by Dick Hyman. Bobby Hackett is featured on cornet.

“The Kid’s a Dreamer,” as well as , is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Limehouse Blues

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 is “Limehouse Blues.”

About This Song

“Limehouse Blues” was written in 1922 by Philip Braham and Douglas Furber for the London review Andre Charlot’s Revue of 1924, which was imported to New York and introduced Gertrude Lawrence to America.The song concerns life in London’s Chinatown. The song has a standard place in the jazz repertory, with recordings by Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet and the Dave Brubeck Quartet in addition to this recording by Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Limehouse Blues” in 1963 for the 1964 album The Many Moods of Tony. Dick Hyman played the organ for this recording, joining the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

Limehouse Blues

Tony Bennett · The Many Moods Of Tony · Song · 1964


“Limehouse Blues,” as well as The Many Moods of Tony, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Don’t Wait Too Long

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 22, 2015 is “Don’t Wait Too Long.”

About This Song

“Don’t Wait Too Long,” written by Sunny Skylar, concerns a relationship between a younger and older person (“you are the summer and I am the autumn”) and the realization that the time together may not be as long as they’d wish. Other recordings of this song are by Frank Sinatra (1965, September of My Years) and Blossom Dearie (1964, May I Come In).

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded this song on September 11, 1963 for the album The Many Moods of Tony, with an arrangement by Dick Hyman. He recently recorded it again for Cheek To Cheek. I really love this romantic arrangement.

Don"t Wait Too Long

Listen to Don"t Wait Too Long on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“Don’t Wait Too Long,” as well as The Many Moods of Tony, is available from iTunes.