The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

The song of the day for Sunday, May 15, 2016 is “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” was composed in 1931 by Harry Barris, with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. It’s one of the classic Depression-era songs that hoped to help people forget their troubles and dream of better days. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To, which featured orchestrations by George Siravo.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra)

Listen to Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1964


“Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Saturday, March 5, 2016 is “Who Can I Turn To?”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Who Can I Turn To?”, was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley in 1964 for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To?” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To, released in 1964. It was arranged by George Siravo.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“Who Can I Turn To?” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

About Today

For our Saturday video, we present the duet version of “Who Can I Turn To?” from Duets II, sung by Bennett and Queen Latifah.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 23, 2015 is “Who Can I Turn To.”

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd in 1964. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To” on August 14, 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To. The beautiful arrangement is by George Siravo.

I swear that my Dad had this exact same sweater in 1964.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“Who Can I Turn To,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: There’s A Lull In My Life

The song of the day for Thursday, November 13, 2014 is “There’s A Lull In My Life.”

About This Song

“There’s A Lull In My Life” was written ” was written for the 1937 film Wake Up and Live, where it was introduced by Alice Faye. It was composed by Harry Revel with lyrics by Mack Gordon.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this song in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. The album was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and was produced by Ernie Altschuler. In addition to the orchestra (listed on the session topic in The Interactive Tony Bennett Discography), the album features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

About Today

I was reminded today by a friend of this blog what a great recording this is and so easily decided to use it as the song of the day. But in doing so, I realize that tonight there is a bit of a lull in my life. For nearly two years, I have been working on the Tony Bennett discography that I launched last night. My habit has been to do the song of the day after dinner for the following day and then spend anywhere from one to three hours working on the discography. But now this phase is completed and released and I am definitely taking a bit of break before the next phase. I have no doubt I’ll find something to do … I have a stack of books nearly a foot high on my bedside table that I have been meaning to read. But for tonight, there’s a bit of a lull in my life.

There"s a Lull In My Life

Listen to There"s a Lull In My Life on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“There’s A Lull In My Life,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Thursday, August 14, 2014 is “Who Can I Turn To.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Who Can I Turn To,” was written in 1964 by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd, which opened in London’s West End that year. It was brought to Broadway by producer David Merrick. This recording was a big help in revving up interest in the production for its Broadway opening.

About This Version

Today’s version of “Who Can I Turn To” was arranged by George Siravo, as was the entire album. The album was produced by Ernie Altschuler and was recorded at the CBS 30th Street Studio. He and Bill Evans used this song on their first album, The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album.

About This Day

Tony Bennett recorded this song exactly fifty years ago on August 14, 1964. Click on the date to read more about the session at our sister site, The Interactive Tony Bennett Discography.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“Who Can I Turn To,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.