The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: From This Moment On

The song of the day for Monday, September 12, 2022, is “From This Moment On.”

About This Song

“From This Moment On” was written by Cole Porter in 1950. Porter originally wrote this song for his musical Out Of This World, but it was dropped from that show in previews. It was included in the wonderful 1953 film Kiss Me KateKiss Me Kate. Doris Day recorded this song as a single in 1950; the Frank Sinatra 1957 recording for his A Swingin’ Affair! was instrumental in the popularity of this song. It has also been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “From This Moment On” on April 8, 1964, at Bennett’s performance for the opening of The Sahara Hotel. The recording was made available in 2011 as Tony Bennett Live at the Sahara: From This Moment On in the Complete Collection box set.

“From This Moment On,” as well as Live at The Sahara – Las Vegas, 1964 is available on Apple Music.

Here’s this song and dance from the 1953 film Kiss Me Kate. I think it’s one of the best film dances ever created. It’s wonderful to see the young Bob Fosse and Tommy Rall’s entrance (1:34) is breaktaking.

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Song of the Day: So In Love

The song of the day for Monday, October 18, 2021, is “So In Love.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “So In Love” for his 1948 for his Broadway musical Kiss Me Kate, where it was introduced by Patricia Morison, who played the role of Kate. This song has been widely recorded, by artists including Julie Andrews, Chick Corea, Placido Domingo, Eddie Fisher, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So In Love” for his 2021 album with Lady Gaga, Love For Sale. Bennett is accompanied by his quartet and the orchestra. His quartet is comprised of Tom Ranier on piano, Gray Sargent on guitar, Marshall Wood on bass, and Harold Jones on drums. Jorge Calendrelli wrote the arrangement.

So In Love

Listen to So In Love on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2021.

“So In Love,” as well as Love For Sale is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: From This Moment On

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, is “From This Moment On.”

About This Song

Cole Porter originally wrote this song for his musical Out Of This World, but it was dropped from the show. It was used instead in Kiss Me Kate. For the film version of Kiss Me Kate, It was the basis for a fantastic dance choreographed (and danced) by a young Bob Fosse, featuring Ann Miller. Doris Day recorded this song as a single in 1950; the Frank Sinatra 1957 recording for A Swingin’ Affair! was instrumental in the popularity of this song. It has also been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang “From This Moment On” at his stage show at the grand opening of The Sahara hotel in Las Vegas. The performance was captured for the album Live at The Sahara — Las Vegas 1964.

From This Moment On - Live at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, NV - April 1964

Listen to From This Moment On - Live at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, NV - April 1964 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.

“From This Moment On,” as well as Live at The Sahara – Las Vegas 1964, is available from Apple Music.

Thanks to YouTube, we’re happy to include that trademark Bob Fosse dance.

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Song of the Day: From This Moment On

The song of the day for Thursday, August 24, 2017 is “From This Moment On.”

About This Song

Cole Porter originally wrote this song for his musical Out Of This World, but it was dropped from that production and was used in the 1948 Broadway musical Kiss Me Kate and also in the 1958 film version, featuring Anne Miller. She sang this song with a fantastic dance choreographed (and danced) by a young Bob Fosse. Doris Day recorded this song as a single in 1950; the Frank Sinatra 1957 recording for his A Swingin’ Affair! was instrumental in the popularity of this song. It has also been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Today’s recording is a special one from the Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 1 CD included in the 2011 Complete Collection and is now also, thankfully, available on iTunes. It was recorded live with Count Basie and His Orchestra in 1958 at the Latin Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From This Moment On

Listen to From This Moment On on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2012.


“From This Moment On,” as well as all of the great songs on Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 1, is available from iTunes.

Even though it’s not Saturday video day, I cannot pass up an opportunity to present the dance number from the 1953 film version of Kiss Me Kate. Bob Fosse was impossibly young and wonderful. Any fan of Fosse will see all those Fosse traits in his portion of the dance.

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