The song of the day for Saturday, August 23, 2025, is “Cloudy Morning.”
About This Song
“Cloudy Morning” was written by Marvin Fisher (son of Fred Fisher and brother to Doris Fisher) and Joseph McCarthy, Jr. in 1958. This song has been recorded by several vocalists, including Julie London, Peggy Lee, and Carmen McRae.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Cloudy Morning” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To The Ladies, which honored the great female vocalists of the 20th century. Carman McRae was honored for her recordings of “Cloudy Morning.” Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
Here’s To The Ladies won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Performance.
“Cloudy Morning,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Carman McRae’s 1964 recording of Cloudy Morning.