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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 24, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Right To Love

The song of the day for Sunday, September 25, 2022, is “The Right To Love.”

About This Song

“The Right To Love” was written by Lalo Schifrin and Gene Lees. According to the website Film Score Monthly, this song has an interesting history. It was first recorded, without lyrics, in 1963 on an album called Reflections by Stan Getz and Lalo Schifrin. From the beginning, Tony Bennett liked the song and suggested that Gene Lees write the lyrics. The resulting song is an anthem for “forbidden” love. At that time, most people associated the song with interracial relationships; in later years, it has been sung by gay singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, and k.d. lang.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Right to Love” on February 18, 1965, for If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set. Don Costa wrote the arrangement.

“The Right To Love” is the most searched-for song on this site.

“The Right To Love,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set is available on Apple Musi

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Don Costa, Gene Lees, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Lalo Schifrin, Tony Bennett

March 21, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Right To Love

The song of the day for Monday, March 22, 2021, is “The Right to Love.”

About This Song

“The Right To Love” was written by Lalo Schifrin in 1963; the lyrics by Gene Lees were added later. This song has an interesting history. It was first recorded, without lyrics, in 1963 on an album called Reflections by Stan Getz and Lalo Schifrin. Tony Bennett liked the song from the beginning and suggested that Gene Lees write the lyrics. The resulting song is an anthem for “forbidden” love. At that time, most people associated the song with interracial relationships; in later years, it has been sung by gay singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, and k.d. lang.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Right to Love” in 1965 for his album If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set. It was arranged by Don Costa.

The Right To Love

Listen to The Right To Love on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1965.

“The Right to Love,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs for the Jet Set, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Don Costa, Gene Lees, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Lalo Schifrin, Tony Bennett

June 10, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Right To Love

The song of the day for Thursday, June 11, 2020, is “The Right To Love.”

About This Song

“The Right To Love” was written originally as an instrumental piece by Lalo Schifrin; it was first recorded, without lyrics, in 1963 on an album called Reflections by Stan Getz and Lalo Schifrin. Tony Bennett liked the song from the beginning and suggested that Gene Lees write the lyrics. The resulting song is an anthem for “forbidden” love. At that time, most people associated the song with interracial relationships; in later years, it has been adopted by gay singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, and k.d. lang.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Right To Love” on February 18, 1965, and released in 1965 on the album If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set. It was arranged by Don Costa.

“The Right To Love” is the most-searched-for song on our sister site, The Interactive Tony Bennett Discography.

“The Right To Love,” as well as If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Don Costa, Gene Lees, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Lalo Schifrin, Tony Bennett

January 19, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Right to Love

The song of the day for Monday, January 20, 2020, is “The Right to Love.”

About This Song

“The Right To Love” was written in 1963 by Lalo Schifrin, with lyrics by Gene Lees. The song first recorded, without lyrics, in 1963 on an album called Reflections by Stan Getz and Lalo Schifrin. Tony Bennett liked the song from the beginning and suggested that Gene Lees write the lyrics. The resulting song is an anthem for “forbidden” love. At that time, most people associated the song with interracial relationships; in later years, it has been sung by gay singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, and k.d. lang.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Right to Love” in 1965 for the album If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set. Don Costa wrote the arrangement.

“The Right to Love,” as well as If I Ruled the World: Songs For the Jet Set, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Don Costa, Gene Lees, If I Ruled The World: Tony Bennett Songs For The Jet Set, Lalo Schifrin, Tony Bennett

August 18, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Right To Love

The song of the day for Monday, August 19, 2019. is “The Right To Love.”

About This Song

“The Right to Love” was composed by Lalo Schifrin, with lyrics by Gene Lees. This song has an interesting history. It was first recorded, without lyrics, in 1963 on an album called Reflections by Stan Getz and Lalo Schifrin. Tony Bennett liked the song from the beginning and suggested that Gene Lees write the lyrics. The resulting song is an anthem for “forbidden” love. At that time, most people associated the song with interracial relationships; in later years, it has been sung by gay singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, and k.d. lang.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Right to Love” in 1965. featuring a fine arrangement by Don Costa, for the album If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set.

The Right To Love

Listen to The Right To Love on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1965.

“The Right To Love,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs for the Jet Set, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Don Costa, Gene Lees, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Lalo Schifrin, Tony Bennett

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