The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily

The song of the day for Friday, June 3, 2022, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

About This Song

“I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the 1945 movie Anchors Away, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost to “It Might As Well Be Spring” by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is a well-respected jazz standard, with recordings by Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Anita O’Day, and Johnny Hartman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Fall In Love Too Easily” on August 6, 1954, for his album Cloud 7. Chuck Wayne wrote the very nice arrangement.

“I Fall In Love Too Easily,” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Time After Time

The song of the day for Saturday, May 7, 2022, is “Time After Time.”

About This Song

“Time After Time” was written by Jule Style and Sammy Canh 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 Cyndi Lauper.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Time After Time” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank, with a wonderful arrangement by Ralph Sharon.

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

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Style, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 musical Bells Are Ringing. The song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. Ralph Burns wrote the very fine arrangement.

“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 Album for Bells Are Ringing:

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Song of the Day: Make Someone Happy

The song of the day for Saturday, April 30, 2022, is “Make Someone Happy.”

About This Song

“Make Someone Happy” is from the 1960 musical Do Re Mi, by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green. Do Re Mi concerns a guy, a bit of a loser and a con, who goes into the jukebox 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 1976 for their second album, Together Again.

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

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Song of the Day: Just In Time

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 26, 2022, is “Just In Time.”

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” in 1956 and released it as a single that year. In 1962, it was added to Mr. Broadway. The song was arranged and conducted by Percy Faith.

“Just In Time,” as well as Mr. Broadway is available on Apple Music.

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