The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Me, Myself and I

The song of the day for February 9, 2014 is “Me, Myself and I.”

About This Song

“Me, Myself and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, with lyrics by Allen Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. This song had several successful recordings in 1937, including those by Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman. This song has also been recorded by Ruby Braff, Lester Young and, of course, Tony Bennett.

About This Version

I had a request for another song from Tony Bennett’s On Holiday album (based on that listener’s enjoyment of “Trav’lin’ Light” from earlier in the week) and was happy to provide. I chose “Me, Myself and I” not only because it’s a terrific song and a great recording by Tony Bennett, but because I think it’s important for us all to remember that Billie Holiday sang all kinds of songs, not just the torch songs so often associated with her. Today’s song is an example of that.

Like the rest of the songs from Tony Bennett On Holiday, this song features Ralph Sharon on piano, with the orchestra arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

http://open.spotify.com/track/4qryy6FjSy0Muh50xUbLL9
“Me, Myself and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Me, Myself and I

The song of the day for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 is Me, Myself and I.

About Me, Myself and I

Me, Myself and I (Are All in Love with You) was composed by Irving Gordon with lyrics by Allen Roberts and Allen S. Kaufman. It was first recorded in 1937 by Billie Holiday. The song has also been recorded by Benny Goodman, Lester Young and Ruby Braff.

Irving Gordon is also known for Unforgettable, a great hit for Nat “King” Cole. Unforgettable won a Grammy Award in 1992 as Song of the Year for Natalie Cole’s album of the same name, as well as Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year. Note that Harold Jones, Tony Bennett’s current drummer, was Natalie Cole’s drummer for this album, as well as several other albums for Natalie Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this song for his 1997 Billie Holiday tribute album, On Holiday.

Me, Myself And I(Are All In Love With You)

Listen to Me, Myself And I(Are All In Love With You) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1997

Me, Myself and I, as well as the full  On Holiday album, is available from iTunes.

We’re also happy to present Miss Holiday herself singing this song from the album A Working Day (released in 2012).

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Listen to on Spotify. Song · Various Artists

A Working Day is also available from iTunes. It contains 34 of her greatest songs and is well-worth listening to.