The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: On the Sunny Side of the Street

The song of the day for Friday, April 28, 2017 is “On the Sunny Side of the Street.”

About This Song

“On The Sunny Side of the Street” was written in 1930 by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields. It was introduced in Lew Leslie’s International Revue. The song was one of the first in a series of cheerful songs to try to cheer people up over the Great Depression. It has proven popular with singers, who love the wonderful Fields lyrics, and jazz players, who love McHugh’s swingy tune.

About This Version

Today I’m featuring Tony Bennett’s first recording of “On the Sunny Side of the Street” from his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen! The swell arrangement is by none other than Marion Evans.

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Listen to On the Sunny Side of the Street on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“On the Sunny Side of the Street,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Can’t Get Out Of This Mood

The song of the day for Monday, April 24, 2017 is “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood.”

About This Song

“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” was written for the 1942 wartime musical, Seven Day’s Leave , by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics). This torch song was introduced in the movie by Ginny Simms, with the Freddy Martin Orchestra.

About This Version

Today’s song, Can’t Get Out Of This Mood, was recorded in 1967 for the album Tony Makes It Happen!. It features a terrific arrangement by our favorite arranger, Marion Evans.

What Makes It Happen

Listen to What Makes It Happen on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

The song of the day for Monday, February 13, 2017 is “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” was written in 1930 by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields for Lew Leslie’s International Revue. The song was one of the first in a series of cheerful songs to try to cheer people up over the Great Depression. It has proven popular with singers, who love the wonderful Fields lyrics, and jazz players, who love McHugh’s swingy tune.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson recorded “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” in 2011 for Duets II. It was arranged and conducted by our musical collaborator of the month, Marion Evans.

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes to congratulate Willie Nelson, who won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for his album Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin.

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Listen to On The Sunny Side Of The Street on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson · 2011


“On The Sunny Side Of The Street,” as well as Duets II, is available from iTunes.

And we have a video as well. Because, well, who can resist Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson? I know I can’t.

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Song of the Day: Can’t Get Out Of This Mood

The song of the day for Monday, August 22, 2016 is “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood.”

About This Song

With music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Frank Loesser, “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” was written for the 1942 wartime musical, Seven Day’s Leave. This torch song was introduced in the movie by Ginny Simms, with the Freddy Martin Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! It features a terrific arrangement by Marion Evans.

Can"t Get Out Of This Mood

Listen to Can"t Get Out Of This Mood on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Can’t Get Out Of This Mood

The song of the day for Thursday, June 2, 2016 is “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” with music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Frank Loesser, was written for the 1942 wartime musical, Seven Day’s Leave. This torch song was introduced in the movie by Ginny Simms, with the Freddy Martin Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged by our friend Marion Evans. We love his arrangements for Tony Bennett and are glad that these two geniuses are still working together.

Can"t Get Out Of This Mood

Listen to Can"t Get Out Of This Mood on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen, is available from iTunes.