The song of the day for Thursday, March 23, 2023, is “You’ll Never Get Away From Me.”
About This Song
“You’ll Never Get Away From Me” was written by Jule Styne (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) for the 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman as Mama Rose. Gypsy is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicals in history and Merman’s performance is legendary. “You’ll Never Get Away From Me” is sung to Mama Rose by her lover Herbie, played by Jack Klugman in the original production.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “You’ll Never Get Away From Me” on March 23, 1959, 64 years ago today. It was released in 1959 as a single and in 1962 was included on Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, consisting of songs from Broadway shows. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.
“You’ll Never Get Away From Me,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, is available on Apple Music.