The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: My Ship

The song of the day for Saturday, September 6, 2024, is “My Ship.”

About This Song

“My Ship” was written by Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin for the 1941 Broadway musical Lady in the Dark. Miles Davis’ recording in 1957, along with vocal versions by Jeri Southern and Sarah Vaughan, cemented this song as a jazz standard.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Ship” live on June 8, 1972, at his concert at Carnegie Hall. The concert was released that summer as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

“My Ship,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Ship

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 8, 2021, is “My Ship.”

About This Song

“My Ship” was composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the 1941 Broadway musical Lady In The Dark. Miles Davis’ recording in 1957, along with vocal versions by Jeri Southern and Sarah Vaughan, cemented this song as a jazz standard.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “My Ship” for his 1961 album My Heart Sings. Bennett sang “My Ship” at his June 9, 1962, concert at Carnegie Hall, captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

My Ship (From "Lady In The Dark") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to My Ship (From "Lady In The Dark") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1962

“My Ship,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Ship

The song of the day for Sunday, November 16, 2014 is “My Ship.”

About This Song

“My Ship” was written by Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin for the 1941 Broadway musical Lady in the Dark. Miles Davis’ recording in 1957, along with vocal versions by Jeri Southern and Sarah Vaughan, cemented this song as a jazz standard.

About This Version

Today’s version is Bennett’s first recording from his 1961 album My Heart Sings. This song, like the rest of the album, was orchestrated by Ralph Burns and produced by Ernie Altschuler. Bennett sang this song the following year in his legendary Carnegie Hall concert.

My Ship

Listen to My Ship on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961


“My Ship,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes.