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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 27, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Blue Velvet

The song of the day for Sunday, June 27, 2021, is “Blue Velvet.”

About This Song

“Blue Velvet” was written in 1950 by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris. Tony Bennett’s 1951 single was the first recording of this song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang Blue Velvet at his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall, captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

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

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bernie Wayne, Lee Morriss, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

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