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The Year of Tony Bennett

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February 17, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Regress a Mi

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 17, 2015 is “Regress a Mi.”

About This Song

Regresa a Mi, titled “Return To Me” in its original English version, was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo (brother of Guy) and Danny DiMinno. This song was first recorded by Dean Martin, in January, 1958 and to this day, the song remains strongly identified with Martin.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Regresa a Mi” in 2012 with Vicente Fernández for his album of duets with Latin American and Spanish artists, Viva Duets. This recording was made at the home of Fernández in Guadalajara, Mexico and featured his own traditional ranchera band.

About Today

Vicente “Chente” Fernández Gómez was born on February 17, 1940. He is revered in Mexico as its greatest living singer and enjoys enormous popularity throughout the world. “Regresa a Mi” was my favorite song from Viva Duets and so I am quite honored to wish Chente a very happy 65th birthday. Feliz cumpleaños, señor.

Return To Me (Regresa a Mí) (with Vicente Fernández)

Listen to Return To Me (Regresa a Mí) (with Vicente Fernández) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2012.


“Regress a Mi,” as well as Viva Duets, is available from iTunes.

And, even though it’s not Saturday, here’s the lovely video of Bennett’s visit to Guadalajara to record today’s song.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Happy Birthday Vicente Fernandez, Vicente Fernandez, Viva Duets

February 17, 2013 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)

Happy Birthday to Vicente Fernández, born on February 17, 1940. In honor of his birthday, we feature his wonderful duet with Tony Bennett, Return To Me (Regresa A Mi), as the song of the day for Sunday, February 17, 2013.

About Return To Me

When I first heard the recording of this song, I thought to myself how nice it was to include a traditional ranchero song on Viva Duets. I was completely in error, however. Return to Me was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo (brother of bandleader Guy Lombardo) and Danny DiMinno. In January 1958, Dean Martin did the first recording of the song and the song still remains associated with Dean Martin. In fact, the second box set of Dean Martin was entitled Return to Me.

About This Version

This is perhaps my favorite song from the Viva Duets album. The arrangement is so traditionally Mexican and music beautifully performed. There is also something quite extraordinary about these two great singers working together. Both are legends, not only in their own countries, but all over the world. It is a privilege to hear these two great men sing this beautiful song  together.

http://open.spotify.com/track/4z9KlYXoe4lucmV8O6BwoV
Regresa A Mi, as well as the full Viva Duets album, is available from iTunes.

Tony traveled to the Fernández ranch Guadalajara to make this recording. This charming video recounts the session and the visit to this very beautiful place.
 

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carmen Lombardo, Danny DiMinno, Happy Birthday Vicente Fernandez, Vicente Fernandez, Viva Duets

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