The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: If We Never Meet Again

The song of the day for Thursday, November 30, 2017 is “If We Never Meet Again.”

About This Song

“If We Never Meet Again” was written in 1936 by Louis Armstrong, with lyrics by Horace Gerlach.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “If We Never Meet Again” in 2002 for their album A Wonderful World.

If We Never Meet Again

Listen to If We Never Meet Again on Spotify. Tony Bennett, k.d. lang · Song · 2002.


“If We Never Meet Again,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

I’m also including a recording of Armstrong performing his song, from 1936:

If We Never Meet Again

Listen to If We Never Meet Again on Spotify. Louis Armstrong · Song · 2017.

About Today

I hope you have all enjoyed this month’s tribute to k.d. lang, a favorite duets partner of Tony Bennett. It’s been a joy for me to listen to her and Tony sing these wonderful songs.

As for December, I’ll be celebrating, as I have every year, The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas. Just 25 shopping days until Christmas.

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Song of the Day: If We Never Meet Again

The song of the day for Friday, September 16, 2016 is “If We Never Meet Again.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “If We Never Meet Again,” was written in 1936 by Louis Armstrong and Horace Gerlach.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang recorded “If We Never Meet Again” in 2002, released on their duets album of songs associated Louis Armstrong, A Wonderful World.

If We Never Meet Again

Listen to If We Never Meet Again on Spotify. Tony Bennett, k.d. lang · Song · 2002.


“If We Never Meet Again,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: If We Never Meet Again

The song of the day for Tuesday, January 20, 2015 is “If We Never Meet Again.”

About This Song

“If We Never Meet Again” was written in 1936 by Louis Armstrong and Horace Gerlach. Armstrong recorded the song in 1936 with his orchestra.

About This Version

“If We Never Meet Again,” a duet with k.d. lang, was recorded in March 2002 and released that same year on Tony Bennett & k.d. lang: A Wonderful World. Vocal arrangements were by Rob Mathes. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Peter Matz, with musical direction and arrangements by Lee Musiker. The album was produced by T Bone Burnett.

If We Never Meet Again

Listen to If We Never Meet Again on Spotify. Tony Bennett, k.d. lang · Song · 2002.


“If We Never Meet Again,” as well as A Wonderful World, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: If We Never Meet Again

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 26, 2013 is If We Never Meet Again.

About This Song

If We Never Meet Again was written ca. 1936 by Louis Armstrong and Horace Gerlach. Armstrong recorded this song in April 1936.

About This Version

To the best of my knowledge, Tony Bennett’s first and only recording of this delightful song was his duet with k.d. lang for their 2002 A Wonderful World album. Every song that Bennett and lang have recorded together has been magical; this song is no exception.

If We Never Meet Again

Listen to If We Never Meet Again on Spotify. Tony Bennett, k.d. lang · Song · 2002.

If We Never Meet Again, as well as the full A Wonderful World album, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: If We Never Meet Again

The Song of the Day for November 1, 2012 is If We Never Meet Again.

About If We Never Meet Again

If We Never Meet Again was written by Louis Armstrong and Horace Gerlach.

About This Version

This version is the duet by Tony Bennett and k.d. lang on A Wonderful World.

As an extra treat, here it is sung and played by the master himself, Louis Armstrong, from approximately 1936.

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