The song of the day for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, is “Give Me the Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me the Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby in 1946 for the movie Wake Up and Dream, starring John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me the Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first LP album, Cloud 7, which was released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely, who also played trumpet on the album.

“Give Me the Simple Life,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About Today

Tony Bennett released his first LP album, Cloud 7, sixty-nine years ago today on February 7, 1955. Having signed with Columbia Records in 1950, he had turned out several hit singles including “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Sing You Sinners,” “Cold, Cold Heart,” and “Because of You.” Cloud 7 was the album that he had wanted to make–a solid jazz long-playing album with a solid group of jazz musicians.

Jazz critic Thom Jurek said, “The mood is nocturnal, elegant, amorous, hip.” As the first album by a young singer (Bennett was not even 30 when he made Cloud 7), it’s a remarkable album that defined Bennett not only as a vastly popular singer but also as a jazz artist with impeccable taste and a true vision of his own artistry.

About This Song

“Give Me The Simple Life” was written in 1946 by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby for the 1946 movie Wake Up and Dream.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first album, https://discography.bloggingtonybennett.com/album/cloud-7/, released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely, who also played trumpet on the album.

“Give Me The Simple Life,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me The Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby in 1946 for the film Wake Up and Dream, which starred John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for the album Cloud 7, released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely.

“Give Me The Simple Life” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Sunday, August 6, 2023, is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me The Simple Life” was written in 1946 by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby for the 1946 movie Wake Up And Dream.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” on December 22, 1954, for his first LP album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely.

“Give Me The Simple Life,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, is “Give Me The Simple Life.”

About This Song

“Give Me the Simple Life” was written by Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby in 1946 for the movie Wake Up and Dream, which starred John Payne and June Haver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Give Me The Simple Life” on December 24, 2022, for the album Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely, who plays trumpet for this recording, wrote the arrangement.

“Give Me The Simple Life,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.