The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: By Myself

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, is “By Myself.”

About This Song

“By Myself” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1937 musical Between the Devil, where it was introduced by Jack Buchanan. Another great Schwartz-Dietz song from Between the Devil was “I See Your Face Before Me.” Today’s song was used in the 1953 Fred Astaire film, The Band Wagon.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “By Myself” in 1958 for his album Hometown, My Town, released in 1959. Ralph Burns arranged and conducted the orchestra. Burns returned to work with Tony in 1961 for My Heart Sings.

By Myself – 2011 Remaster

By Myself – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“By Myself,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: I Cover the Waterfront

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 27, 2019, is “I Cover the Waterfront.”

About This Song

“I Cover the Waterfront” was written in 1933 by Johnny Green, with lyrics by Edward Heyman. The song was inspired by the 1932 novel of the same name by Max Miller, which was also made into a film and re-scored just prior to release to include the Johnny Green song. It has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and even John Lee Hooker.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Cover the Waterfront” in 1958 for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. The entire album was arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns.

I Cover The Waterfront – 2011 Remaster

I Cover The Waterfront – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“I Cover the Waterfront,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Thursday, January 19, 2019, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” is one of the hit songs from the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing, which featured an exceptional score by Jule Styne and lyrics to match from Adolph Green and Betty Comden. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” in 1958, with a great arrangement by Ralph Burns. It was recorded for the 1959 album Hometown, My Town and is one of my favorites of Bennett’s early albums.

The Party’s Over – 2011 Remaster

The Party’s Over – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Friday, July 27, 2018 is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Party’s Over,” was written by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” in 1959 for the album Hometown, My Town. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged by Robert Burns, who also arranged “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.” There is something in Burns’ work that I really respond to.

The Party"s Over

Listen to The Party"s Over on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1959


“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Party’s Over,” was written by Jule Styne (music), with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance. Also from Bells Are Ringing is “Just In Time.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. The terrific arrangement was done by Ralph Burns.

The Party"s Over

Listen to The Party"s Over on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1959


“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from iTunes.

Here’s Judy Holliday from the original cast recording of Bells Are Ringing.

The Party"s Over

Judy Holliday, Bells Are Ringing Ensemble · Bells Are Ringing (Original Broadway Cast) · Song · 1956

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