The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her

The song of the day for Monday, July 20, 2026, is “I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her.”

About This Song

“I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1965 musical Skyscraper. Prior to the opening of Skyscraper, Frank Sinatra recorded it for his 1965 album My Kind of Broadway.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her” on September 26, 1965, for his 1966 album A Time For Love. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her,” as well as A Time for Love, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Baby, Dream Your Dream

The song of the day for Thursday, July 16, 2026, is “Baby, Dream Your Dream.”

About This Song

“Baby, Dream Your Dream” was one of the hit songs from the very successful Cy Coleman – Dorothy Fields 1966 musical Sweet Charity, directed by Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon. “Baby, Dream Your Dream” was sung by Helen Gallagher and Thelma Oliver.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Baby, Dream Your Dream” in December, 1965; it was released as a single the next year. This recording was also included on the 1967 album For Once In My Life. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement.

“Baby, Dream Your Dream,” as well as For Once In My Life, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Saturday, July 4, 2026, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. The song was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. in addition to the recordings by Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, Marian McPartland, Dianne Reeves, and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

The Art of Romance won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album award at the 48th annual Grammy Awards.

We are pleased to include Miss Peggy Lee’s recording of “Close Enough For Love.”

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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.