The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: He Loves and She Loves

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 is “He Loves and She Loves.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “He Loves and She Loves” for the 1927 Broadway musical Funny Face, which starred Fred and Adele Astaire. This song was used in the 1957 movie of the same name, which starred Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Other than the title and handful of the original songs, the film and the musical bear no resemblance to each other. Never mind, the film was wonderful as is this song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “He Loves and She Loves” in 1993 for his album Steppin’ Out. The arrangement is by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

He Loves and She Loves

Listen to He Loves and She Loves on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


“He Loves and She Loves,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: ‘S Wonderful

The song of the day for Thursday, September 8, 2016 is “‘S Wonderful.”

About This Song

The Gershwin Brothers wrote “‘S Wonderful” for the 1927 musical Funny Face, where it was introduced by Adele Astaire (Fred’s sister) and Allen Kearns.

About This Version

Today’s recording is a live recording from 1977 featuring Marian and Jimmy McPartland and the rest or their group. Mr. Bennett joins in at the end. It was originally released on Tony Bennett, The McPartlands and Friends Make Magnificent Music and is now available on the box set The Complete Improv Recordings.

"S Wonderful - Live

Listen to "S Wonderful - Live on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Marian McPartland & Friends · 2004


“‘S Wonderful,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: He Loves and She Loves

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 is “He Loves and She Loves.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “He Loves and She Loves” for the 1927 Broadway musical Funny Face, which starred Fred and Adele Astaire. This song was used in the 1957 movie of the same name, which starred Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Other than the title and handful of the original songs, the film and the musical bear no resemblance to each other.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “He Loves and She Loves” in July 1993 for the album Steppin’ Out. Mr. Bennett and Ralph Sharon arranged this song, as well as all the songs on the album, which features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Doug Richeson on bass and Clayton Cameron on drums.

He Loves and She Loves

Listen to He Loves and She Loves on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


“He Loves and She Loves,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: He Loves And She Loves

The song of the day for Monday, May 11, 2015 is “He Loves And She Loves.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “He Loves and She Loves” for the 1927 Broadway musical Funny Face, which starred Fred and Adele Astaire. This song was used in the 1957 movie of the same name, which starred Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Other than the title and handful of the original songs, the film and the musical bear no resemblance to each other. But the songs are great.

About This Version

This lovely ballad comes seventh on “Steppin’ Out” and is a nice change from the uptempo “A Shine On Your Shoes.” It’s a wonderful arrangement; Ralph Sharon’s piano is exquisite. And Tony sings the verse! I love when singers sing the verse.

He Loves and She Loves

Listen to He Loves and She Loves on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


“He Loves And She Loves,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

Here is Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn from the 1957 Funny Face.