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The Year of Tony Bennett

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June 8, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: So In Love

The song of the day for Friday, June 9, 2023, is “So In Love.”

About Today

Today we are celebrating the birth of one of America’s greatest songwriters, Cole Porter. Porter was born to a wealthy family on June 9, 1891, in Peru, Indiana. The family wanted Porter to study law and Porter enrolled at Yale University. However, Porter had other ideas and majored in English, with a minor in Music. He sang with the Whiffenpoofs and was the president of the Yale Glee Club, all while writing over 300 songs. He did enroll in Law School at Harvard, but soon left to to study music. In 1915, a song of his was included in a Broadway revue.

His career was legendary — he wrote music and lyrics for many Broadway musicals and also for Hollywood. His stage triumphs include Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Can Can, and Silk Stockings. His film scores include The Pirate, Les Girls, and High Society.

About This Song

“So In Love” was written by Cole Porter in 1948 for Kiss Me Kate, where it was introduced by Patricia Morrison. The song has been widely recorded by singers including Julie Andrews, Ella Fitzgerald, k.d. lang, Patti Page, Dinah Washington and many more.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So In Love” for his second album with Lady Gaga, Love For Sale, released in 2021.

Love For Sale won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“So In Love,” as well as Love For Sale is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cole Porter, Happy Birthday Cole Porter, Kiss Me Kate, Love For Sale, Tony Bennett

June 8, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye

The song of the day for Thursday, June 9, 2022, is “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye.”

About Today

Today we are celebrating the birth of the great Cole Porter, who was born in Peru, Indiana on June 9, 1891. You can find more about Cole Porter on coleporter.org. And, as you read this, the Cole Porter Festival is taking place in Peru: from June 9 through June 12, 2022. You can read more about this festival at coleporterfestival.org.

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” in 1944 for the Billy Rose musical revue Seven Lively Arts. The song is well known for the phrase “change from major to minor” as the song itself changed from A-flat major to A-flat minor, matching the lyric perfectly. It has always been a substantial jazz standard. Significant recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Mabel Mercer, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” on April 8, 1958, for the album Long Ago And Far Away. Frank DeVol wrote the very fine arrangement.

“Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye,” as well as Long Ago And Far Away is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cole Porter, Frank DeVol, Happy Birthday Cole Porter, Long Ago and Far Away, Tony Bennett

June 9, 2013 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Cole Porter Medley

Cole Porter was born on June 9, 1891. The Year of Tony Bennett have always been fans of Cole Porter and wish to honor him on this day.

The song of the day for June 9, 2013 is the “Cole Porter Medley.”

About the “Cole Porter Medley”

Tony Bennett recorded the Cole Porter medley in 1972 for Tony Bennett Sings Life is Beautiful. The followings songs are included in this medley:

  • What Is This Thing Called Love
  • Love For Sale
  • I’m In Love Again
  • You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
  • Easy To Love
  • It’s Alright With Me
  • Night and Day
  • Dream Dancing
  • I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  • Get Out Of Town
  • What Is This Thing Called Love (reprise)

http://open.spotify.com/track/3ifsw4YcxwZ75GfWPVGCNZ
“The Cole Porter Medley,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cole Porter, Happy Birthday Cole Porter

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