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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 13, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Darn That Dream

The song of the day for Friday, April 14, 2023, is “Darn That Dream.”

About This Song

“Darn That Dream” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Eddie DeLange for the 1939 musical Swingin’ the Dream, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The cast had many big names: Louis Armstrong playing Bottom, Maxine Sullivan as Titania, Bill Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge. It only ran for 13 performances and is considered to be a flop. Fortunately, “Darn That Dream” proved to be a big hit and earned some money for the investors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Darn That Dream” on August 11, 1954, for his first album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. It was arranged by Chuck Wayne, who also played guitar on the album.

“Darn That Dream,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Chuck Wayne, Cloud 7, Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen, Tony Bennett

August 5, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Solitude

The song of the day for Saturday, August 6, 2022, is “Solitude.”

About This Song

“Solitude” was written in 1934 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills. One of his masterpieces, Ellington is said to have written “Solitude” in twenty minutes at a recording session, as they were one number short (Ted Gioia in Jazz Standards). It’s a very strong song for both vocalists and instrumentalists. Ellington made over a hundred recordings of this song. Other great recordings include those by Paul Robeson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Billy Eckstine.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Solitude” with Count Basie and His Orchestra on December 30, 1958, with an arrangement by Ralph Sharon. It was released in 1959 on the album In Person!

“Solitude,” as well as In Person! is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Count Basie and His Orchestra, Duke Ellington, Eddie DeLange, In Person!, Irving Mills, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

July 18, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Darn That Dream

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 19, 2022, is “Darn That Dream.”

About This Song

“Darn That Dream” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Eddie DeLange for the 1939 musical Swingin’ the Dream, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. The cast had many big names: Louis Armstrong playing Bottom, Maxine Sullivan as Titania, Bill Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge. It only ran for 13 performances and is considered to be a flop. Fortunately, “Darn That Dream” proved to be a big hit and earned some money for the investors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Darn That Dream” on August 11, 1954; and released in 1955 on the album Cloud 7. It was arranged by Chuck Wayne. who also played guitar on the album.

“Darn That Dream,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Chuck Wayne, Cloud 7, Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen, Tony Bennett

June 1, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Darn That Dream

The song of the day for Thursday, June 2, 2022, is “Darn That Dream.”

About This Song

“Darn That Dream” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Eddie DeLange for the 1939 musical Swingin’ the Dream, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. The cast had many big names: Louis Armstrong playing Bottom, Maxine Sullivan as Titania, Bill Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge. It only ran for 13 performances and is considered to be a flop. Fortunately, “Darn That Dream” proved to be a big hit and earned some money for the investors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Darn That Dream” on August 11, 1954, for his first LP album, Cloud 7. Chuck Wayne wrote the arrangement.

“Darn That Dream,” as well as Cloud7 is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Chuck Wayne, Cloud 7, Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen, Tony Bennett

January 31, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Darn That Dream

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, is “Darn That Dream.”

About This Song

“Darn That Dream” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Eddie DeLange for the 1939 musical Swingin’ the Dream, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. The cast had many big names: Louis Armstrong as Bottom, Maxine Sullivan as Titania, Bill Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge. It only ran for 13 performances and is considered to be a flop. Fortunately, “Darn That Dream” proved to be a big hit and earned some money for the investors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Darn That Dream” in 1954 for his first LP album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. Chuck Wayne did the arrangement.

“Darn That Dream,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Chuck Wayne, Cloud 7, Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen, Swingin' The Dream, Tony Bennett

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