The song of the day for Saturday, January 27, 2024, is “The Song Is You.”

About Today

Today we are honoring Jerome Kern, who was born 139 years ago today on January 27, 1885.

About This Song

“The Song Is You” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1932 musical Music In The Air. It’s been widely recorded and is associated with Frank Sinatra, who recorded it with Tommy Dorsey.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Song Is You” in 2015 for The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern. Bill Charlap wrote the arrangement; Charlap and Renee Rosnes accompanied Bennett for the recording.

“The Song Is You,” as well as The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, is available on Apple Music.

The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album award at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.