The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Lady’s In Love With You

The song of the day for Thursday, January 30, 2025, is “The Lady’s In Love With You.”

About This Song

“The Lady’s In Love With You” was written by Burton Lane (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) for the 1939 film Some Like It Hot (not to be confused with the excellent 1959 Billy Wilder film), where it was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. It’s been widely recorded, including those by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Margaret Whiting, and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Lady’s In Love With You” on January 12, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Lady’s In Love With You,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

The song of the day for Saturday, January 4, 2025, is “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.”

About This Song

“On The Sunny Side Of The Street” was written by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields in 1930 for Lew Leslie’s International Revue. The song was one of the first in a series of cheerful songs to try to cheer people up over the Great Depression. It has proven popular with singers, who love the wonderful Fields lyrics, and jazz players, who love McHugh’s swingy tune.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” on January 27, 1967, for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The album was arranged and conducted by Marion Evans.

“On The Sunny Side Of The Street,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Monday, November 25, 2024, is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by Donald Kahn and Stanley Styne, the songs of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn, and the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” on January 27, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted.

“A Beautiful Friendship,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Lady is a Tramp

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, is “The Lady is a Tramp.”

About This Song

“The Lady is a Tramp” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1937 for the Broadway musical Babes In Arms, where it was introduced by Mitzi Green. The song was meant as a spoof on the high society of New York, where the singer is clear about what she likes to do, no matter what everyone else is doing. “The Lady Is A Tramp” has been sung by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lena Horne.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded “The Lady is a Tramp” in 2011 for Duets II. Marion Evans wrote the arrangement.

“The Lady is a Tramp,” as well as Duets II, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the official video of the recording session:

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Song of the Day: Anything Goes

The song of the day for Monday, August 26, 2024, is “Anything Goes.”

About This Song

“Anything Goes” was written in 1934 by Cole Porter for the musical Anything Goes. In Anything Goes, Cole Porter and book writers Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse created one ofthe great musical comedy characters of all time: Reno Sweeney, played by Ethel Merman in the original 1934 production. The score contains many of Porter’s most popular songs, including “I Get a Kick Out You,” “You’re The Top,” and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded “Anything Goes” in 2014 for their album Cheek To Cheek. Marion Evans wrote the arrangement.

“Anything Goes,” as well as Cheek To Cheek, is available on Apple Music.