The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Be Careful It’s My Heart

The song of the day for Friday, May 13, 2016 is “Be Careful It’s My Heart.”

About Be Careful It’s My Heart

Irving Berlin wrote “Be Careful It’s My Heart” for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn, which starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. “Be Careful, It’s My Heart” was the song for the Valentine’s Day segment of the film, where it was introduced by Marjorie Reynolds.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded today’s song in 1958 for his album Long Ago And Far Away; the album was arranged and conducted by Frank De Vol.

Be Careful, It"s My Heart

Listen to Be Careful, It"s My Heart on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1958


“Be Careful It’s My Heart,” as well as Long Ago And Far Away, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Irving Berlin Medley

The song(s) of the day for Tuesday, May 26, 205 is the medley of “You’re Easy To Dance With,” “Change Partners” and “Cheek To Cheek.”

About These Songs

All of the songs in this medley were written by Irving Berlin and were introduced in movies starring Fred Astaire.

“You’re Easy To Dance With” was written for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn.

“Cheek To Cheek” was written for the 1935 movie Top Hat.

“Change Partners” was written for the 1938 movie Carefree.

About This Version

Tony Bennett seems to be having a great time singing this medley. The arrangement has a nice dance beat and is sweet and light on its toes.

You"re Easy to Dance With / Change Partners / Cheek to Cheek

Listen to You"re Easy to Dance With / Change Partners / Cheek to Cheek on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993


This medley, as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

And of course, we have videos!

First, “Change Partners” from Carefree:

And, “Cheek To Cheek” from Top Hat: