The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I’m Thru With Love

The song of the day for Thursday, July 30, 2026, is “I’m Thru With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Thru With Love” was written in 1931 with lyrics by Gus Kahn and music by Matty Malneck and Fud Livingston. Marilyn Monroe sang it in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot. Other recordings include those by Dinah Shore, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon recorded “I’m Through With Love” in for their two-person album, Tony Sings For Two, which was released in 1961.

“I’m Thru With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.

Because I love Marilyn Monroe, I am compelled to include this scene from Some Like It Hot.

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Thursday, April 13, 2023, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Malneck and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among others. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Through With Love” on October 28, 1959, with just Ralph Sharon on piano. The resulting album, Tony Sings For Two, was released in 1961.

“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Thursday, March 11, 2021, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Malneck, and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among many recordings. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Through With Love” with Ralph Sharon for Bennett’s 1961 album Tony Sings For Two.

I"m Thru With Love

Listen to I"m Thru With Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961

“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 30, 2019, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Melneck, and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among many recordings. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon recorded “I’m Through With Love” in 1959 for their album Tony Sings For Two, which was recorded with just Bennett and Sharon on piano. In spite of opposition from Mitch Miller, which likely resulted in the album not being released until 1961, Tony Sings For Two was a triumph.

I"m Thru With Love

Listen to I"m Thru With Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961

“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 31, 2018, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Malneck, and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among many others. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Through With Love” in 1959 with Ralph Sharon for their unique album Tony Sings For Two, for which Bennett and Sharon were the only musicians. It’s a lovely album with an impeccable selection of songs.

I"m Thru With Love

Listen to I"m Thru With Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961


“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.