The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: My Heart Tells Me

The song of the day for Saturday, October 119=, 2024, is “My Heart Tells Me.”

About This Song

“My Heart Tells Me” was written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon for the 1943 movie Sweet Rosie O’Grady, which starred Betty Grable. In fact, Grable introduced the song while sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles as part of a performance in a somewhat naughty beer hall show. The song has been widely recorded by artists including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Dorothy Collins, and Charlie Parker.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Heart Tells Me” on December 22, 1954, for his full-length LP album, Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely, who played trumpet on the album, wrote the arrangement.

“My Heart Tells Me,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: There’s a Lull in My Life

The song of the day for Saturday, April 6, 2024, is “There’s a Lull in My Life”

About This Song

“There’s a Lull in My Life” was written in 1937 by Harry Revel and Mack Gordon for the 1937 movie Wake Up and Live, where it was introduced by Alice Faye. The song was considered somewhat experimental for its time.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’s a Lull in My Life” on October 14, 1964, for the album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement.

“There’s a Lull in My Life” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: There Will Never Be Another You

The song of the day for Monday, February 5, 2024, is “There Will Never Be Another You.”

About This Song

“There Will Never Be Another You” was written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon in 1942 for the movie Iceland, set at a U.S Marine station in Iceland during World War II. The song was introduced in the movie by Joan Merrill. Amazingly, this beautiful song was not nominated for an Academy Award. No matter. The song has become a serious jazz standard and has had many fine recordings, including Bennett’s 1959 recording with Count Basie and his 1962 improvisation with Dave Brubeck at the White House Sessions. Other significant recordings include ones by Lionel Hampton, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Sonny Rollins.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There Will Never Be Another You” with The Count Basie Orchestra on December 30, 1958, for In Person!, released in 1959. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

“There Will Never Be Another You,” as well as In Person!, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: There Will Never Be Another You

The song of the day for Sunday, June 11, 2023, is “There Will Never Be Another You.”

About This Song

“There Will Never Be Another You” was written in 1942 by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Mack Gordon. It was written for a Sonja Henie film called Iceland, starring Miss Henie and John Payne as U.S. Marine who was stationed in Iceland during World War II. Amazingly, this beautiful song was not nominated for an Academy Award. No matter. The song has become a serious jazz standard and has had many fine recordings, including Bennett’s 1959 recording with Count Basie and his 1962 improvisation with Dave Brubeck at the White House Sessions. Other significant recordings include those by Lionel Hampton, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Sonny Rollins.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There Will Never Be Another You” on December 30, 1958, for the album In Person! with an arrangement by Ralph Sharon. This album was intended to be recorded live with the Count Basie Orchestra. However, the tape from the concert had poor quality and couldn’t be used. They re-recorded all of the songs in the studio and, oddly, released it with the originally planned title, In Person!.

“There Will Never Be Another You,” as well as In Person! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: There’s A Lull In My Life

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, is “There’s A Lull In My Life.”

About This Song

“There’s A Lull In My Life” was written by Harry Revel and Mack Gordon for the 1937 film Wake Up and Live, where it was introduced by Alice Faye. The song is considered somewhat experimental for its time.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “There’s A Lull In My Life” on October 14, 1964, for his album Who Can I Turn To. It was arranged by George Siravo.

“There’s A Lull In My Life,” as well as Who Can I Turn To is available on Apple Music.

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