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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

April 9, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee. The song was first recorded in 1936 by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra and was a big hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” in May 1989 for his autobiographical album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson recording from 1936:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Billie Holiday, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Teddy Wilson, Tony Bennett

October 11, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

The song of the day for Thursday, October 12, 2023, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee. It was first recorded by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra in 1936 and was a hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” in May 1989 for his album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

November 30, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching for the Moon

The song of the day for Thursday, December 1, 2022, is “It’s Like Reaching for the Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching for the Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee. This song was first recorded by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra in 1936 and was a hit for her. Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll have also recorded today’s song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching for the Moon” in May 1989 and was released the following year on Astoria: Portrait of the Artist. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“It’s Like Reaching for the Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the 1936 recording by Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Billie Holiday, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Teddy Wilson, Tony Bennett

November 1, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written in 1936 by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee. This song was first recorded by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra in 1936 and was a hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” for his 1990 album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the orchestras and conducted as well.

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

June 28, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

The song of the day for Monday, June 29, 2020, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee in 1936. It was first recorded by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra in 1936 and was a hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” in 1989 for his album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. Jorge Calandrelli did the arrangement.

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

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