The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Until I Met You

The song of the day for Saturday, July 3, 2026, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green and Donald E. Wolf. This song is also known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. This song has also been recorded by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Sarah Vaughan, among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, for On The Glory Road, which was to be released in 1962 but was canceled; fortunately the album was included in the 2011 Complete Collection and is available ‘on streaming platforms. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Until I Met You,” as well as On The Glory Road, is available on Apple Music.

In 1961, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, with their combined orchestras, released the album First Time! The Count Meets The Duke. The instrumental version of today’s song, “Corner Pocket” is on that album.

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Song of the Day: Until I Met You

The song of the day for Saturday, April 4, 2026, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green and Donald E. Wolf. This song is also known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. This song has also been recorded by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Sarah Vaughan, among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, for On The Glory Road, which was to be released in 1962, but was cancelled. This recording was included on the 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Until I Met You,” as well as On the Glory Road, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Until I Met You

The song of the day for Sunday, August 31, 2025, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green and Don Wolf; the tune, without the lyric, is known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. Count Basie did the first recording of “Corner Pocket” in 1956 for his album April In Paris. Basie recorded “Until I Met You” with Sarah Vaughan in 1961 on Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, for the album On The Glory Road, which was pulled from release at the last minute. The album was included in the 2011 Complete Collection box set and is now available on music streaming services. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Until I Met You,” as well as On The Glory Road, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Basie’s 1956 recording of “Corner Pocket” from April In Paris:

And here are Basie and Sarah Vaughan from Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan:

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Song of the Day: Until I Met You

The song of the day for Monday, June 16, 2025, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green, with lyrics by Don Wolfe. The instrumental-only version of the tune is known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. The first recording of “Corner Pocket” was on Basie’s 1956 album April In Paris. Other recordings include those by Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, and The Manhattan Transfer.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, intended for release on On The Glory Road, but was cancelled at the last minute. This recording was included on the 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. The song was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

“Until I Met You,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the 1956 recording by The Count Basie Orchestra from April In Paris:

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Song of the Day: Until I Met You

The song of the day for Sunday, November 3, 2024, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green and Donald E. Wolf. This song is also known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. This song has also been recorded by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Sarah Vaughan, among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, for On The Glory Road, which was to be released in 1962 but was canceled. This recording was included on the 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. The song was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

“Until I Met You,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.