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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 26, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Kid’s a Dreamer

The song of the day for Thursday, August 27, 2020, is “The Kid’s a Dreamer.”

About This Song

“The Kid’s a Dreamer” was written in 1948 by Douglas Arthur and Herb Hendler. It was first recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1949 and was a big hit for her. Joe Mooney also did a well-received recording.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Kid’s a Dreamer” in 1963 for the 1964 album The Many Moods of Tony. It was arranged by Dick Hyman. Bobby Hackett is featured on cornet.

“The Kid’s a Dreamer,” as well as , is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Hackett, Dick Hyman, Douglas Arthur, Herb Hendler, Tony Bennett

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