The song of the day for Saturday, April 25, 2026, is “While The Music Plays On.”

About This Song

“While The Music Plays On” was written in 1939 by Emery “Eddie” Heim, with lyrics by Irving Mills and Lupin Fein. Emery Heim was born in Budapest and moved to America in 1939. He served in the US Army Special Services during World War II. Notable recordings of “While The Music Plays On” include those by Jimmy Dorsey with Helen O’Connell and Les Brown with Doris Day.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “While The Music Plays On” in August 11, 1954, for his album Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely, who played trumpet on the album, wrote the arrangement.

“While The Music Plays On,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.