The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Sing You Sinners

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 29, 2021, is “Sing You Sinners.”

About This Song

“Sing You Sinners” was written by W. Franke Harlin and Sam Coslow in 1930 for a movie called Honey. which starred Lillian Roth. This song has been recorded by artists including Mel Torme, Fletcher Henderson, Rosemary Clooney, and Manhattan Transfer.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded two single releases of “Sing You Sinners:” The first was in 1950 with an arrangement by Marty Manning; the second in 1955 with an arrangement by Percy Faith. The 1955 version seems to have been the definitive version of the 1950s. Bennett sang “Sing You Sinners” at his 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, which was captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Sing You Sinners (From "Honey") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Sing You Sinners (From "Honey") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1962

“Sing You Sinners,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Sing You Sinners

As we continue our playing of live performances this week, the song of the day for Tuesday, June 11, 2013 is Sing You Sinners.”

About This Song

“Sing You Sinners” was written by W. Franke Harling and Sam Coslow and used in the 1930 film Honey, starring Lillian Roth. Even though Bing Crosby starred in a 1938 musical called Sing You Sinners, this song was not used in that film.

About This Version

Today’s live version is from the 1962 Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall concert. The complete concert edition of the album is a masterpiece and is rightly considered one of the greatest live vocal live performance recordings ever made.

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“Sing You Sinners,” as well as the complete Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall album, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Sing You Sinners

The Song of the Day for September 13, 2012 is Sing You Sinners.

Last week, my co-blogger and I went to Bumbershoot to hear Tony Bennett. We took her son, Sam, who is 11 years old today. Sing You Sinners is Sam’s favorite Tony Bennett song. I snuck a peek at Sam when Mr. Bennett started singing this song at the concert. Sam had a huge smile on his face and was tapping out the rhythm the whole time.

Sam, for you: Sing You Sinners. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

About Sing You Sinners

This song was written in 1930 for the film Honey with music by W. Franke Harling and lyrics by Sam Coslow.  Thanks to You Tube, there is film of this song from Honey:

About This Version

Mr. Bennett has recorded this song several times, starting in 1950. The version we include here was recorded in 1955 and was arranged and conducted by Percy Faith. The 1955 version was compiled on Forty (and Fifty) Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett.  The song was included in the 1962 Carnegie Hall concert. He also recorded it with John Legend on the first Duets album.

You sinners, drop everything and let that harmony ring up to heaven and sing, you sinners!