The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You

The song of the day for Wenesday, October 8, 2025, is “The Very Thought of You.”

About This Song

“The Very Thought of You” was written by Ray Noble in 1934. This ballad has been popular since it was written in 1934. Noble recorded it with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it that same year. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Very Thought of You” in 1965 for his album With Love, released in 1966. Johnny Keating wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. Bobby Hackett played cornet on this recording.

“The Very Thought of You,” as well as A Time For Love, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Sleepy Time Gal

The song of the day for Sunday, September 8, 2024, is “Sleepy Time Gal.”

About This Song

“Sleepy Time Gal” was written in 1925 by Richard Whiting and Ange Lorenzo, with lyrics by Joseph R. Alden and Raymond Egan. The song is a husband singing to his wife, who likes to stay up all night and dance, therefore “turning night into day,” to please come home and go to bed. The original treatment was an up-tempo comic song, but is sometimes treated more as a lament, at a slower tempo. It was widely recorded in the late 1920s. Harry James recorded it in 1944 and revived interest in the song. Other good recordings include those by The Mills Brothers and Josephine Baker.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Sleepy Time Gal” in Fall 1965 for his album A Time For Love, released in 1966. The song was arranged by Johnny Keating and features Bobby Hackett on cornet.

“Sleepy Time Gal,” as well as A Time For Love, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You

The song of the day for Friday, December 28, 2012 is The Very Thought of You.

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About The Very Thought of You

This song was written by 1934, with music and lyrics by Ray Noble. It was, of course, very popular with Noble’s own orchestra. It’s been sung by many great artists, including Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole, among many others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version in December, 1965. It was arranged and conducted by Johnny Keating and features Bobby Hackett on cornet. This version was included on the 1966 A Time For Love album.

The Very Thought Of You

Listen to The Very Thought Of You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1966

The Very Thought of You, as well as the full A Time For Love album, is available from iTunes.