The song of the day for Sunday, September 21, 2025, is “Let There Be Love.”
About This Song
“Let There Be Love” was written in 1939 by Lionel Rand and Ian Grant. It’s a popular standard, with recordings by Pearl Bailey, George Shearing, Annie Ross, Nat “King” Cole, and the Andrews Sisters.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Let There Be Love” on October 25, 1957, for The Beat of My Heart. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement. This song was not included on the original 1957 release, but was added to the 1996 CD release of The Beat of My Heart. Sharon also wrote the liner notes, which are excellent.
For The Beat of My Heart, Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon invited guest percussionists to play on the album. In addition to Bennett’s drummer, Billy Exiner, “Let There Be Love” features Sabu and Candido.
“Let There Be Love,” as well as The Beat of My Heart, is available on Apple Music.