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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

August 25, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Days of Wine and Roses

The song of the day for Thursday, August 26, 2021, is “Days of Wine and Roses.”

About This Song

“Days of Wine and Roses” was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film of the same name, starring Jack Lemon and Lee Remick. This movie is arguably the most powerful film ever made about alcoholism and the struggles of the Remick and Lemmon to stop drinking. There are scenes in this film that I know I will never forget; it is a true masterpiece. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in 1965 for The Movie Song Album, released in 1966. Larry Wilcox wrote the arrangement.

Days of Wine and Roses

Listen to Days of Wine and Roses on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.

“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Movie Song Album is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, Larry Wilcox, The Movie Song Album, Tony Bennett

September 1, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Maybe September

The song of the day for Monday, September 2, 2019, is “Maybe September.”

About This Song

“Maybe September” was written in 1965 by Percy Faith, with lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the 1965 movie The Oscar. It’s the only movie that Tony Bennett acted in (so far), where he played the good guy, an agent named Hymie Kelly. While the film received mixed reviews, this song is terrific and is beautifully sung by Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Maybe September” in 1965; it was released in 1966 on The Movie Song Album. The song was arranged by Larry Wilcox.

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Maybe September” for their second album, Together Again.

“Maybe September,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jay Livingston, Larry Wilcox, Percy Faith, Ray Evans, The Movie Song Album, The Oscar, Tony Bennett

April 17, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Days of Wine and Roses

The song of the day for Thursday, April 18, 2019, is “Days of Wine and Roses.”

About This Song

This song was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film of the same name, starring Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon. This movie is arguably the most powerful film ever made about alcoholism and the struggles of the Remick and Lemmon to stop drinking. There are scenes in this film that I know I will never forget; it a true masterpiece. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in December 1965 for his 1966 The Movie Song Album. Larry Wilcox wrote the arrangement and Johnny Mandel was the musical director for this album. Bennett is on record as saying that this his favorite album.

Days of Wine and Roses

Days of Wine and Roses, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Days of Wine and Roses, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer, Larry Wilcox, The Movie Song Album, Tony Bennett

February 24, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Maybe September

The song of the day for Sunday, February 24, 2018 is “Maybe September.”

About This Song

“Maybe September” was written by Percy Faith, with lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. The song is from the only movie that Tony Bennett acted in (so far), The Oscar, where he played the good guy, an agent named Hymie Kelly. While the film received mixed reviews, this song is terrific and is beautifully sung by Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Maybe September” in 1965. It was released in 1966 on The Movie Song Album, which Mr. Bennett has said is one of the favorites of his albums. “Maybe September” was arranged by Larry Wilcox.

Song from ‘The Oscar'(Maybe September)

Song from ‘The Oscar'(Maybe September), a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Maybe September,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jay Livingston, Larry Wilcox, Percy Faith, Ray Evans, The Movie Song Album, The Oscar, Tony Bennett

June 23, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Days of Wine and Roses

The song of the day for Sunday, June 24, 2018 is “Days of Wine and Roses.”

About This Song

“Days of Wine and Roses” was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film of the same name, starring Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon. This movie is arguably the most powerful film ever made about alcoholism and the struggles of the Remick and Lemmon to stop drinking. There are scenes in this film that I know I will never forget; it a true masterpiece. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Days of Wine and Roses” in 1965; the recording was released in 1966 on The Movie Song Album. Larry Wilcox did the arrangement.

Days of Wine and Roses

Listen to Days of Wine and Roses on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.


“Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, Larry Wilcox, The Movie Song Album, Tony Bennett

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