The song of the day for Monday, September 7, 2015 is “Take Me.”

About This Song

“Take Me” was written in 1942, with music by Rube Bloom and lyrics by Mack David. The song was popular when it was first released, with recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Take Me” on September 4, 1952, with The Ray Charles Singers. It was arranged and conducted Percy Faith.

“Take Me,” as well as all of the songs on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 2, is available from iTunes.