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 Thursday, October 22, 2026, is “He Loves and She Loves.”

About This Song

“He Loves and She Loves” was written in 1927 by George and Ira Gershwin. It was used in the 1927 Broadway musical Funny Face and was introduced by Adele Astaire and Allen Kerns. the song was used in the 1957 film Funny Face, starring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, where it sung by Fred Astaire.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “He Loves and She Loves” in June 1993 for tribute to Fred Astaire: Steppin’ Out. He was accompanied by The Ralph Sharon Trio (Sharon on piano, Doug Richeson on bass, and Clayton Cameron on drums).

“He Loves and She Loves,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the scene from Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn.

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Song of the Day: My One And Only

The song of the day for Sunday, December 7, 2025, is “My One And Only.”

About This Song

“My One And Only” was composed in 1927 by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the musical Funny Face, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire, Betty Compton, and Gertrude McDonald. The original title was “(What Am I Gonna Do) If You Turn Me Down.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “My One And Only” in 2018 for their album Love Is Here To Stay. Bill Charlap wrote the arrangement and led The Charlap Trio (Charlap on piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Kenny Washington (bass).

“My One And Only,” as well as Love Is Here To Stay, is available on Apple Music.

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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.