The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: All For You

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, is “All For You.”

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Susan Benedetto a very happy birthday!

About This Song

“All For You” was composed in 1940 by Django Reinhardt as “Dark Eyes,” with lyrics by Tony Bennett in 2004. Tony Bennett’s son, Danny, had long encouraged his father to write a song. While performing in Hawaii, he dropped into a small jazz club and heard the Django Reinhardt song “Dark Eyes” and felt he had found the right melody for the song he had in mind. The resulting song is really beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “All For You” in 2004 for The Art Of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement.

The Art Of Romancewon the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“All For You,” as well as The Art Of Romance, 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, August 16, 2026, is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”

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 and 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. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. Tony Bennett said that The Movie Song Album was all-time favorite record.

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

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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.”