The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Can’t Get Out Of This Mood

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 1, 2022, is “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood.”

About This Song

“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” was written by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) for the 1942 wartime musical, Seven Day’s Leave. This torch song was introduced in the movie by Ginny Simms, with the Freddy Martin Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangements and conducted the orchestra and big band.

“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Lady’s In Love With You

The song of the day for Saturday, January 8, 2021, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” was written by Burton Lane (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) for the 1939 film Some Like It Hot (not to be confused with the excellent 1959 Billy Wilder film), where it was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. It’s been widely recorded, including those by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Margaret Whiting, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Lady’s In Love With You” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! It was arranged and conducted by Marion Evans, who worked with Bennett on several subsequent albums, including last year’s Love For Sale. Evans’s big band arrangements have an unmistakable sound that I love.

“The Lady’s In Love With You,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, is “Moments Like This.”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was written by Burton Lane and Frank Loesser for a 1938 movie called College Swing and was introduced by Florence George. Early recordings include those by Maxine Sullivan, Teddy Wilson, and Dick Stabile and His Orchestra. Later recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Bobby Short, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Moments Like This” in 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

Moments Like This

Listen to Moments Like This on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1986.

“Moments Like This,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Lady’s In Love With You

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 13, 2021, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” was written by Burton Lane and Frank Loesser for the 1939 film Some Like It Hot (not to be confused with the excellent 1959 Billy Wilder film), where it was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. It’s been widely recorded, including those by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Margaret Whiting, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Lady’s In Loved With You” for his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen!. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged and conducted by the great Marion Evans.

The Lady"s In Love with You

Listen to The Lady"s In Love with You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“The Lady’s In Love With You,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 7, 2020, is “Moments Like This.”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was in 1938 by Burton Lane, with lyrics by Frank Loesser, for a 1938 movie called College Swing and was introduced by Florence George. Early recordings include those by Maxine Sullivan, Teddy Wilson, and Dick Stabile and His Orchestra. Later recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Bobby Short, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Moments Like This” in 1986 for his comeback album The Art of Excellence. The arrangement was written and conducted by Jorge Calendrelli. The cover photograph was done by Annie Liebovitz.

“Moments Like This,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from Apple Music.

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