The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 9, 2016 is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” was written in 1931, with music by Harry Barris and lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. It’s one of the classic Depression-era songs that hoped to help people forget their troubles and dream of better days. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Trouble In Dreams” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. The arrangement is by George Siravo.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra)

Listen to Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1964


“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

The song of the day for Sunday, May 15, 2016 is “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” was composed in 1931 by Harry Barris, with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. It’s one of the classic Depression-era songs that hoped to help people forget their troubles and dream of better days. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To, which featured orchestrations by George Siravo.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra)

Listen to Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1964


“Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

The song of the day for Monday, August 19, 2013 is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” is a classic Depression-era song written by Harry Barris with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. The song was written in and 1931; Bing Crosby was the first person to record this song.

About This Version

Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1964 album Who Can I Turn To. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged by George Siravo and produced by Ernie Altschuler.

http://open.spotify.com/track/669cS5WKTDpyMn3A1Tg7EJ
“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 4, 2013 is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” was written in 1931 by Harry Barris, with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. Bing Crosby, with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra, first recorded this song in 1931.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this lovely song in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To. This version was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and featured the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon, Hal Gaylord (bass) and Billy Exiner (drums). The arrangement has a great evocative feel for the early 1930s.

http://open.spotify.com/track/669cS5WKTDpyMn3A1Tg7EJ
“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as the entire Who Can I Turn To album, is available from iTunes.