The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: So In Love

The song of the day for Friday, June 9, 2023, is “So In Love.”

About Today

Today we are celebrating the birth of one of America’s greatest songwriters, Cole Porter. Porter was born to a wealthy family on June 9, 1891, in Peru, Indiana. The family wanted Porter to study law and Porter enrolled at Yale University. However, Porter had other ideas and majored in English, with a minor in Music. He sang with the Whiffenpoofs and was the president of the Yale Glee Club, all while writing over 300 songs. He did enroll in Law School at Harvard, but soon left to to study music. In 1915, a song of his was included in a Broadway revue.

His career was legendary — he wrote music and lyrics for many Broadway musicals and also for Hollywood. His stage triumphs include Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Can Can, and Silk Stockings. His film scores include The Pirate, Les Girls, and High Society.

About This Song

“So In Love” was written by Cole Porter in 1948 for Kiss Me Kate, where it was introduced by Patricia Morrison. The song has been widely recorded by singers including Julie Andrews, Ella Fitzgerald, k.d. lang, Patti Page, Dinah Washington and many more.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So In Love” for his second album with Lady Gaga, Love For Sale, released in 2021.

Love For Sale won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“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 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. Song · Tony Bennett · 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. Song · Tony Bennett · 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.

From This Moment On

Ann Miller, Tommy Rall, Jeanne Coyne, Bobby Van, Carol Haney and Bob Fosse dancing to From This Moment On from Kiss Me Kate