The song of the day for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, is “I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan.”
About This Song
“I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1929 revue The Little Show and was introduced by Clifton Webb. It was a featured song in the 1953 movie The Band Wagon, where it was sung (and danced) by Fred Astaire and Jack Buchanan.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan” in July 1993 for his album of Fred Astaire songs, Steppin’ Out. Bennett and Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.
Steppin’ Out won. the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.
“I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan,” as well as Steppin’ Out is available on Apple Music.
And here are Mr. Astaire and Mr. Buchanan from The Band Wagon: