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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 24, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Thursday, October 24, 2024, is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

“Daybreak” was written in 1925 by Ferde Grofé and Harold Adamson. The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To the Ladies, which was released on October 24, 1995. Bennett included songs associated with great women singers in the 20th century on this album. “Daybreak” was recorded for Dinah Washington. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Dinah Washington’s “Daybreak” from her 1960 album I Concentrate On You:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Dinah Washington, Ferdé Grofé, Harold Adamson, Here's To The Ladies, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

August 30, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” The song is in honor of Dinah Washington, who sang it regularly.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To The Ladies, with an arrangement by Jorge Calandrelli. Bennett recorded this song in honor of Dinah Washington, who recorded “Daybreak” in 1960.

“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Dinah Washington’s 1960 recording of “Daybreak” from her album I Concentrate On You.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Dinah Washington, Ferdé Grofé, Harold Adamson, Here's To The Ladies, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

January 10, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Wednesday, January 11, 2023, is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

“Daybreak” was written by Ferde Grofé, with lyrics by Harold Adamson. The song was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in July 1995 and released that year on Here’s To The Ladies. The song is in tribute to Dinah Washington. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Dinah Washington’s 1960 recording of “Daybreak” from I Concentrate on You.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Dinah Washington, Ferdé Grofé, Harold Adamson, Here's To The Ladies, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

October 7, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 8, 2019, is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” in 1995 for the album Here’s to the Ladies and features an arrangement by Jorge Calandrelli. The album features song associated with great 20th century female vocalists. “Daybreak” is for Dinah Washington.

“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s to the Ladies, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Dinah Washington, Ferdé Grofé, Harold Adamson, Here's To The Ladies, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

August 19, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Daybreak

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 19, 2015 is “Daybreak.”

About This Song

The song “Daybreak” was part of a classical suite of songs by Ferde Grofé called Mississippi Suite, composed in 1925. Lyricist Harold Adamson took the theme from the final movement and wrote lyrics for it, resulting in the song “Daybreak.” Dinah Washington recorded “Daybreak” for her album I Concentrate On You, released in 1960.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Daybreak” for his 1995 album Here’s To The Ladies, where he sings songs made popular by female singers, ranging from Barbra Streisand to Billie Holiday to Margaret Whiting to Ethel Merman. “Daybreak” was chosen for Dinah Washington.

In the liner notes for the album, Bennett notes

Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington

May I please reminisce for a moment and go back to the wonderful pioneering days of Las Vegas, when all of us were “young and foolish:? We dreamed and dreamed and had jam sessions every night that lasted ’til six in the morning. Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Harry James, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peggy Lee … and at every early-morning session, Dinah would sing “Daybreak.”

“Daybreak” was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli; the album was produced by David Kahne. The Ralph Sharon Trio is featured, with Clayton Cameron on drums and Paul Langosch on bass.

If you love the great standards, check out this album. Bennett is in wonderful voice and this album is a joy.

Daybreak

Tony Bennett · Here"s To The Ladies · Song · 1995


“Daybreak,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Dinah Washington, Ferdé Grofé, Harold Adamson, Here's To The Ladies

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