The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Time After Time

The song of the day for Friday, June 19, 2026, is “Time After Time.”

About This Song

“Time After Time” was written by Jule Syne and Sammy Cahn in 1947 for the movie It Happened in Brooklyn. The song was introduced by Frank Sinatra and was a major hit for him. This song has been widely recorded by many artists. In his fine book The Jazz Standards, Al Gioia quotes Jule Styne as saying “It’s a man’s song — ‘Time After Time.’ When a woman sings it, it is drained of all its power, so to speak. The girls can’t do it.” Well, tell that to Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, and Etta James.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Time After Time” in June 1992 for his album in tribute to Frank Sinatra, Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Time After Time,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Frank Sinatra’s 1947 version of today’s song.

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Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

About This Song

“I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written in 1944 by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the film Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. Significant recordings include those by Mel Tormé, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Shirley Horn, and Anita O’Day.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Fall In Love Too Easily” in June 1992 for Perfectly Frank, his tribute to Frank Sinatra. Ralph Sharon, wrote the arrangement.

Perfectly Frank won the 1992 Grammy Award –for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“I Fall In Love Too Easily,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Frank Sinatra’s 1944 recording of “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

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Song of the Day: Just in Time

The song of the day for Sunday, May 3. 2026, is “Just in Time.”

About Today

We are remembering Betty Comden, who was born on, May 3, 1917, in Brooklyn, NY. In 1938, she met Adolph Green in 1938 and they worked together for many years. Though mainly known as lyricists, Comden and Green were equally known as writers for the stage (On the Twentieth Century) and screen (Singin’ in the Rain).

About This Song

“Just in Time” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green, for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing, where it was introduced by Judy Holliday and Sidney Chaplin. Holliday and Dean Martin sang it in the 1960 film version of Bells Are Ringing.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Just in Time” on your author’s 6th birthday, September 19, 1956, featuring an arrangement by Percy Faith. It was released as a single in 1956; the recording was included on Bennett’s 1962 album Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits.

“Just in Time,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, is available on Apple Music.

We have “Just in Time” from the original cast album of Bells are Ringing, sung by Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin:

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Song of theDay: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Friday, April 24, 2026, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 Broadway hit musical Bells Are Ringing, starring Judy Holliday, who won the Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” on November 4, 1958, for Hometown, My Town, released in 1959. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Judy Holliday singing “The Party’s Over,” from the original cast recording of Bells Are Ringing.

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Song of the Day: Make Someone Happy

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, is “Make Someone Happy.”

About This Song

“Make Someone Happy” was composed by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the 1960 musical Do Re Mi. The show ocncerns a guy, a bit of a loser and a con, who goes into the juke box business with some gangster pals. ”Make Someone Happy” was introduced by John Reardon and Nancy Dussault.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Make Someone Happy” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again.

“Make Someone Happy,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.