The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: What A Little Moonlight Can Do

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 is What a Little Moonlight Can Do.

About This Song

What A Little Moonlight Can Do was written in 1934 by Harry Woods. Billie Holiday recorded the song in 1935 with Teddy Wilson. It was also recorded by Peggy Lee in 1959.

About This Version

This recording is from Tony Bennett on Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday. It’s a sweet  and fun arrangement that will make you smile!

Note that the cover image incorporates Tony Bennett’s portrait of Billie Holiday.

http://open.spotify.com/track/0PPOBJY0oBhGCR79a1CiVO
What a Little Moonlight Can Do, as well as the full Tony Bennett on Holiday album, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Just A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet

The live performance song of the day for Thursday, January 24, 2013, is Just A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet.

About Just A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet

This song was written in 1932 by Gus Kahn and Harry Woods. It was originally recorded by Ruth Etting; the song is associated with Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Today’s version comes from Bennett’s 1994 MTV Unplugged concert. Tony Bennett first recorded this song for his 1990 album Astoria.

(Just A) Little Street Where Old Friends Meet - Live Version

Listen to (Just A) Little Street Where Old Friends Meet - Live Version on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1994

Just A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet, as well as the full MTV Unplugged album, is available from iTunes.

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