The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Oh! You Crazy Moon

The song of the day for Thursday, February 26, 2025, is “Oh! You Crazy Moon.”

About This Song

“Oh! You Crazy Moon” was written in 1939 by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. It was the first song that they wrote together in what would be a long and successful partnership. The song has been widely recorded by singers including Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and Chet Baker, among others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Oh! You Crazy Moon” 62 years ago on February 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led his trio who acccompanied Bennett on this album: Sharon (piano), Hal Gaylord (bass), and Billy Exiner (drums).

“Oh! You Crazy Moon,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’ve Got Just About Everything

The song of the day for Saturday, February 7, 2026, is “I’ve Got Just About Everything.”

About This Song

“I’ve Got Just About Everything” was written by Bob Dorough, probably in the mid 1960s. He was widely known by his work on Schoolhouse Rock!

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got Just About Everything” on March 27, 1964, for When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led his trio in piano, with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

“I’ve Got Just About Everything,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

Bob Dorough wrote for and (sometimes performed on) Schoolhouse Rock! from its original airing in 1973 until last episode aired in 1994. One of those episodes was “Three Ring Government,” using the metaphor of a three-ring circus, yet another example of life imitating art.

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Song of the Day: It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie

The song of the day for Thursday, February 5, 2026, is “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie.”

About This Song

“It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” was written in 1936 by Billy Mayhew. Fats Waller originally introduced the song. It’s been recorded by artists from Billie Holiday to Steve Goodman to Slim Whitman to Patti Page. And, of course, Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led his trio (Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums).

“It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Fat Waller’s recording of “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie.”

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Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Saturday, January 10, 2026, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written in 1961 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, significant recordings include those by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led the trio with Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums.

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Thursday, December 11, 2025, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led his trio: Sharon (piano), Hal Gaylord (bass), and Billy Exiner (drums).

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.