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The Year of Tony Bennett

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November 16, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Everybody Has The Blues

The song of the day for Thursday, November 17, 2022, is “Everybody Has The Blues.”

About This Song

“Everybody Has The Blues” was written by James Taylor in 1976. Taylor is one of the great singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. In addition to today’s song, he also wrote “You’ve Got A Friend” and “Carolina In My Mind.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Ray Charles recorded “Everybody Has The Blues” in 1985. The recording was released in 1986 on The Art of Excellence.

“Everybody Has The Blues,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: James Taylor, Ray Charles, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

September 22, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Everybody Has The Blues

The song of the day for Friday, September 23, 2016 is “Everybody Has The Blues.”

About This Song

James Taylor wrote “Everybody Has the Blues” in 1976. Taylor is one of America’s great singer-songwriters of the last fifty years. In addition to “Everybody Has the Blues,” his songs include “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Carolina In My Mind.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Ray Charles recorded this duet in 1985 for Bennett’s album The Art of Excellence.

Everybody Has The Blues

Listen to Everybody Has The Blues on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1986.


“Everybody Has The Blues,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett is pleased to dedicate today’s song to the late Ray Charles, who was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia and raised in Greenville, Florida. Charles attended school at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine from 1937 to 1945, which is where he developed his love of and talent for music. He came into prominence in the 1950s as a soul music artist. He wrote and recorded steadily throughout his career and until his death in 2004.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: James Taylor, Ray Charles, The Art of Excellence

July 18, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Everybody Has The Blues

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 19, 2016 is “Everybody Has The Blues.”

About This Song

James Taylor, who wrote “Everybody Has the Blues” in 1976, is one of America’s great singer-songwriters of the last 45 years. In addition to “Everybody Has the Blues,” his songs include “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Carolina In My Mind.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Everybody Has The Blues” with Ray Charles in 1985 for Bennett’s The Art of Excellence.

Everybody Has The Blues

Listen to Everybody Has The Blues on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1986.


“Everybody Has The Blues,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: James Taylor, Ray Charles, The Art of Excellence

October 12, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Everybody Has The Blues

The song of the day for Monday, October 12, 2015 is “Everybody Has The Blues.”

About This Song

James Taylor, who wrote “Everybody Has the Blues” in 1976, is one of America’s great singer-songwriters of the last 45 years. In addition to “Everybody Has the Blues,” his songs include “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Carolina In My Mind.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded a duet of today’s song with Ray Charles in 1985. It was recorded with the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Paul Langosch on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums. This recording was included on Bennett’s first album after his return to Columbia: The Art of Excellence.

Everybody Has The Blues

Listen to Everybody Has The Blues on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1986.


“Everybody Has The Blues,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 1985, James Taylor, Ralph Sharon Trio, Ray Charles, The Art of Excellence

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