The song of the day for Saturday, March 30, 2024, is “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart.”
About This Song
“I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” was written in 1938 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo, and John Redmond. The song was a major hit for Duke Ellington, reaching #1 on the charts. In addition to his own recording that year, other recordings by Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey were made and were extremely popular. In 1952 Ellington named this song as one of his eleven favorites.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” on January 27, 1967, featuring an arrangement by Marion Evans. It was released on Tony Makes It Happen!, which was released 57 years ago today on March 30, 1967.
“I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available on Apple Music.