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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 21, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Maybe This Time

The song of the day for Friday, May 22, 2020, is “Maybe This Time.

About This Song

“Maybe This Time” was written in 1963 by John Kandor and Fred Ebb. It appeared in the film version of was Cabaret. It was not written for the original Broadway production. Nor was it written especially for the film version; Kander and Ebb had written the song in 1963 for Kaye Ballard. It was therefore not eligible for consideration for an Academy Award. The song is, of course, widely associated with Liza Minnelli, who sang it in the film version of Cabaret. Tony Bennett sings this song regularly at his concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Maybe This Time” in 1972 for the album With Love. Robert Farnon wrote the arrangement.

“Maybe This Time,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cabaret, Fred Ebb, John Kandor, Robert Farnon, Tony Bennett, With Love

September 12, 2012 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Maybe This Time

The Song of the Day for September 12, 2012 is Maybe This Time.

About Maybe This Time

Maybe This Time was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The song was used in the film version of their musical Cabaret, but not in the original stage production. It is said that the song was written by Kaye Ballard and that she first recorded Maybe This Time, though The Year of Tony Bennett cannot find any documentation of when she recorded it for the first time. However, her website does have a link to play a snippet from her current 4-CD set. The song is widely associated with Liza Minnelli, who sings it regularly.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded Maybe This Time in 1995 for his album to Here’s To The Ladies. Mr. Bennett has performed this song at every concert of his I’ve ever attended, and I dearly hope he continues to include it in his concert set lists. It’s a wonderful song and I, personally, will never tire of hearing him sing it to a live audience. Mr. Bennett, with the current quartet, performed this song at the iTunes Festival in London 2010, which is available on iTunes and is a great, if short, live set. And is the best $5.99 you can spend if you like Tony Bennett. Everyone at the Year of Tony Bennett recommends this iTunes concert.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cabaret, Fred Ebb, Here's To The Ladies, John Kandor, Kaye Ballard

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