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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 14, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Sunday, January 15, 2023, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts in 1945. Composer Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in June 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1977. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1945 recording of today’s song.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allan Roberts, Billie Holiday, Doris Fisher, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

April 3, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Monday, April 4, 2022, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Week

The great Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, PA. We’ll be celebrating her music all week.

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher, with lyrics by Allan Roberts. Composer Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in 1996 for his album dedicated to the singer Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Holiday’s 1945 recording.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allan Roberts, Bille Holiday, Doris Fisher, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

March 7, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Composer Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Billie Holiday’s 1945 recording of today’s song.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allan Roberts, Billie Holiday, Doris Fisher, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

November 23, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 24, 2021, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Composer Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Her other songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in 1996 for his album Tony Bennett On Holiday, arranged by Jorge Calandrelli. Bobby Tucker, formerly a pianist for Billie Holiday, served as musical consultant for the album.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in 1945 for Decca Records. Here’s that recording:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Allan Roberts, Billie Holiday, Bobby Tucker, Doris Fisher, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

July 28, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Thursday, July 29, 2021, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Composer Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calendrelli did the arrangement.

That Ole Devil Called Love

Listen to That Ole Devil Called Love on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1997.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present Billie Holiday’s 1945 recorded of today’s song.

That Ole Devil Called Love

Listen to That Ole Devil Called Love on Spotify. Billie Holiday · Song · 2017.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher, Jorge Calendrelli, Tony Bennett

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