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 Tuesday, February 14, 2023, is “All For You.”

About This Song

“All For You” was written by Django Reinhardt (1940) and Tony Bennett (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 “Nuages” and felt he had found the right melody for the music he had in mind. The resulting song is lovely.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “All For You” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by Johnny Mandel.

“All For You,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on ” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Little Did I Dream

The song of the day for Monday, February 13, 2023, is “Little Did I Dream.”

About This Song

“Little Did I Dream” was written in 2003, with music by Johnny Mandel and lyrics by Dave Frishberg. The song first appeared on Frishberg’s 2003 album Do You Miss New York< Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

About This Version

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

“Little Did I Dream,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Friday, February 10, 2023, 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 album The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

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

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Song of the Day: Where Do You Start

The song of the day for Thursday, February 9, 2023, is “Where Do You Start.”

About This Song

“Where Do You Start” was written in 1987 by Johnny Mandel with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It is one of the great songs from the Bergmans with a beautiful melody by Johnny Mandel. 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. It was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel.

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

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. It was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. It is a favorite of jazz vocalists; in addition to Peggy Lee’s and Tony Bennett’s recordings, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” 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 Album.

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