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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 15, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What A Wonderful World

The song of the day for Sunday, October 16, 2022, is “What A Wonderful World.”

About This Song

“What A Wonderful World” was written by Bob Theile (writing as George Douglas) and George David Weiss in 1967. Written at a time of great political and racial unrest in America, “What A Wonderful World” was a kind, gentle and positive song that was very well received. Louis Armstrong recorded it first and it was a big hit for him, selling over a million singles. Even though this song has been recorded by many fine artists, it remains closely identified with Louis Armstrong.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “What A Wonderful World” on August 13, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. Peter Matz wrote the arrangement.

“What A Wonderful World,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something” is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Theile, George David Weiss, George Douglas, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett

December 31, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What a Wonderful World

The song of the day for Saturday, January 1, 2022, is “What a Wonderful World.”

About This Song

“What a Wonderful World” was written by Bob Thiele (as George Douglas) and George David Weiss in 1967. Written at a time of great political and racial unrest in America, “What A Wonderful World” was a kind, gentle and positive song that was very well received. Louis Armstrong recorded it first and it was a big hit for him, selling over a million singles. Even though this song has been recorded by many fine artists, including Tony Bennett, it remains closely identified with Louis Armstrong.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded What a Wonderful World for their 2002 album “What a Wonderful World,” consisting of songs made famous by Louis Armstrong. Lee Musiker wrote the arrangements.

“What a Wonderful World,” as well as A Wonderful World is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, George Douglas, k d lang, Lee Musiiker, Tony Bennett

November 14, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: What a Wonderful World

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 15, 2017 is “What a Wonderful World.”

About This Song

“What a Wonderful World” was written in 1967 by Bob Thiele (as George Douglas) and George David Weiss. Written at a time of great political and racial unrest in America, “What A Wonderful World” was a kind, gentle and positive song that was very well received. Louis Armstrong recorded it first and it was a big hit for him, selling over a million singles. Even though this song has been recorded by many fine artists, including Tony Bennett, it remains closely identified with Louis Armstrong.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “What a Wonderful World” in 2002 for their album A Wonderful World.

What a Wonderful World

Listen to What a Wonderful World on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2002.


“What a Wonderful World,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

As a treat today, here is a 1967 recording of “What a Wonderful World” featuring Louis Armstrong. Peace, everyone, peace.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, George Douglas, Louis Armstrong

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