The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Little Did I Dream

The song of the day for Sunday, May 17, 2026, is “Little Did I Dream.”

About This Song

“Little Did I Dream” was written in 2003 by Johnny Mandel and Dave Frishberg. Frishberg recorded it live for his album Do You Miss New York?

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Little Did I Dream” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Lee Musiker wrote the arrangement; Johnny Mandel conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Little Did I Dream,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present Dave Frishberg singing his song from Do You Miss New York?

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Song of the Day: Where Do You Start

The song of the day for Monday, April 13, 2026, is “Where Do You Start.”

About This Song

“Where Do You Start” was written in 1987 by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. This song has had many beautiful recordings: Nancy Lamott, Shirley Horn, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, the Brad Mehldau Trio, Annie Ross, and Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Where Do You Start” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Composer Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Where Do You Start,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

If you love this song as much as I do, these are some of my favorite versions:

Nancy Lamott. Her recording of “Where Do Start” was the first time I heard the song. From her 1993 album My Foolish Heart.

Shirley Horn, from her breathtaking 1992 album Here’s To Life.

Barbra Streisand, from her wonderful album 2009 Love Is The Answer.

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Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Sunday, January 18, 2026, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

” Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: A Christmas Love Song

The song of the day for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the 10th day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “A Christmas Love Song.”

About This Song

“A Christmas Love Song” was composed in 1988 by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It’s one of the most beautiful of recently written Christmas songs. In addition to Tony Bennett’s recording, it has been performed by many jazz and popular singers, including The Manhattan Transfer, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Barbra Streisand.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with The Count Basie Big Band, recorded “A Christmas Love Song” in 2004 for A Swingin’ Christmas, released in 2008.

“A Christmas Love Song,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Shadow of Your Smile

The song of the day for Sunday, November 23, 2025, is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”

About Today

We are celebrating Johnny Mandel, who was born 100 years ago on November 23, 1925. Mandel was a noted composer and arranger of popular songs, film music, and jazz.

About This Song

“The Shadow of Your Smile” was written by Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster for the 1965 film The Sandpiper, starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. It was filmed, beautifully, in Big Sur on the California coastline. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Tony Bennett’s 1965 recording won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Shadow of Your Smile” on September 26, 1965, for The Movie Song Album, released in 1966. Mandel wrote hte arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Shadow of Your Smile,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available on Apple Music.