The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 9, 2018 is “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart.”

About This Song

Duke Ellington wrote “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” in 1938; the lyrics were done by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. It 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 that year and were extremely popular as well. In 1952, Ellington named this song as one of his eleven favorites of the songs he wrote. It’s a favorite of the Year of Tony Bennett as well.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged and conducted by a special friend of the blog, Marion Evans, who still arranges for Tony.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Sunday, April 16, 2017 is “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.”

About This Song

“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” was written by the great Duke Ellington in 1938, with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. It was a major hit for Ellington, reaching #1 on the charts. In addition to his own recording that year, other recordings by Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey were made that year and were extremely popular as well. In 1952 Ellington named this song as one of his eleven favorites.

About This Version

Today’s version of “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” was recorded 1967 for the album Tony Makes It Happen! and features an arrangement by Marion Evans.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

About Today

It’s great to be back and a little emotional as well. Since my last post, I’ve been hospitalized (all OK now), moved and started a new job. There have been a lot of changes but I feel better than ever!

I never got to finish Marion Evans month from last February, so I’ll be doing that for the rest of the month and then featuring a new collaboration artist in May.

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Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Friday, April 1, 2016 is “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.”

About This Song

Duke Ellington wrote “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” in 1938, with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. It 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 that year and were extremely popular as well. In 1952 Ellington named “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” as one of his eleven favorites.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The arrangement is by our friend Marion Evans.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

And here’s a sweet version of “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” played by Ellington and his Orchestra. I believe this is the original 1938 version, with vocals from Ivie Anderson.

I Let a Song Go Out My Heart

Duke Ellington · The Masters of Swing! (33 Best of Swing Generation, Vol. 3) · Song · 2011

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Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Thursday, January 21, 2016 is “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” was composed in 1938 by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. This song was a major hit for Duke Ellington, reaching #1 on the charts. In addition to his own recording in 1938, other recordings by Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey were made that year and were extremely popular as well. In 1952 Ellington named this song as one of his eleven favorites of all his songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The wonderful arrangement is by the wonderful Marion Evans.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 25, 2015 is “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” was written in 1938 by Duke Ellington, with lyrics from Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. It 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 that year and were extremely popular as well. 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” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! It was arranged by Marion Evans, who continues to work with Tony Bennett up to today, including his recent work on Cheek To Cheek.

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart

Listen to I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.