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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 7, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: My Old Flame

The song of the day for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, is “My Old Flame.”

About This Song

“My Old Flame” was written in 1934 by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslow for the movie Belle of the Nineties, starring Mae West. West was an ardent Duke Ellington fan and insisted that he and his orchestra be hired to do the film and accompany her when she sang it. The song has become a jazz standard with recordings by Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Old Flame” for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday.

“My Old Flame,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the Mae West recording of My Old Flame from 1934!

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Arthur Johnston, Mae West, Sam Coslow, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett On Holiday

April 22, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: My Old Flame

The song of the day for Friday, April 22, 2016 is “My Old Flame.”

About This Song

“My Old Flame” was written by Arthur Johnston (music) and Sam Coslow (lyrics) for the movie Belle of the Nineties, which starred Mae West. Mae West was an ardent Duke Ellington fan and insisted that he and his orchestra be hired to do the film and accompany her when she sang it.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Old Flame” in 1996 for his tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday. It was arranged by Jorge Calandrelli.

My Old Flame

Listen to My Old Flame on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1997.


“My Old Flame,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Arthur Johnston, Belle of the Nineties, Mae West, Sam Coslow

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