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The Year of Tony Bennett

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September 25, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Got Rhythm

The song of the day for Saturday, September 26, 2020, is “I Got Rhythm.”

About Today

Today marks the birthday of George Gershwin, who was born on September 26, 1898.

About This Song

“I Got Rhythm” was written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1928. Gershwin originally wrote this song with a slow tempo for the 1928 musical Treasure Girl. In 1930 for Girl Crazy, he decided on a faster rhythm. The song was introduced by Ethel Merman and became wildly popular based on her performance. It has been recorded many times by artists including Miss Merman, Fred Astaire, John Pizzarelli, and Ethel Waters. It’s one of the great jazz standards.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Got Rhythm” for his 1995 album Here’s To The Ladies, which featured songs made famous by great women singers on the 20th century. This song is, of course, associated with Ethel Merman. Bennett and Ralph Sharon did the arrangements for the entire album.

“I Got Rhythm,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available from Apple Music.

While you’re here, I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to Ethel Merman’s recording from Girl Crazy. She sure had a set of pipes!

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Ethel Merman, George Gershwin, Girl Crazy, Here's To The Ladies, Ira Gershwin, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

September 14, 2016 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: I Got Rhythm

The song of the day for Thursday, September 15, 2016 is “I Got Rhythm.”

About This Song

George Gershwin originally wrote this song with a slow tempo for the 1928 musical Treasure Girl. In 1930 for Girl Crazy, he decided on a faster rhythm. The song was introduced by Ethel Merman and became wildly popular based on her performance. It has been recorded many times by artists including Miss Merman, Fred Astaire, John Pizzarelli and Ethel Waters. It’s one of the great jazz standards.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Got Rhythm” in 1995 for his album Here’s To The Ladies, where Bennett sings songs associated with the great female singers of the 20th century. Today’s song is, of course, for Ethel Merman.

I Got Rhythm

Listen to I Got Rhythm on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1995.


“I Got Rhythm,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available from iTunes.

And here’s Miss Merman! She could really hold those notes!!

I Got Rhythm

Listen to I Got Rhythm on Spotify. Ethel Merman · Song · 2013.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Ethel Merman, George Gershwin, Girl Crazy, Here's To The Ladies, Ira Gershwin

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