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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 5, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Are You Havin’ Any Fun?

The song of the day for Sunday, August 6, 2017 is “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?”

About This Song

“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” was written for the 1939 George White’s Scandals by Jack Yellen and Sammy Fain. George White produced these Broadway revues from 1919 to 1939. Stars introduced in his Scandals include Bert Lahr, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger and The Three Stooges.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” in 1959 with Count Basie and His Orchestra for the album Basie/Bennett. Ralph Sharon did the arrangement.

Are You Havin" Any Fun? - 1990 Remix / Remaster

Listen to Are You Havin" Any Fun? - 1990 Remix / Remaster on Spotify. Count Basie · Song · 1959.


“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?,” as well as Basie/Bennett, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Count Basie and His Orchestra, George White's Scandals of 1939, Jack Yellen, Ralph Sharon, Sammy Fain, Tony Bennett

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