The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: If You Were Mine

The song of the day for Monday, September 8, 2025, is “If You Were Mine.”

About This Song

“If You Were Mine” was written by Matty Malneck and Johnny Mercer for the 1935 musical film To Beat The Band. Billie Holiday recorded this song in 1936 with Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “If You Were Mine” on October 19, 1962, for I Wanna Be Around, released in 1963. Marty Manning wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“If You Were Mine,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the 1936 recording of “If You Were Mine” by Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra:

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Thursday, March 11, 2021, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Malneck, and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among many recordings. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Through With Love” with Ralph Sharon for Bennett’s 1961 album Tony Sings For Two.

I"m Thru With Love

Listen to I"m Thru With Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961

“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m Through With Love

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 31, 2018, is “I’m Through With Love.”

About This Song

“I’m Through With Love” was written in 1931 by Fud Livingston, Matty Malneck, and Gus Kahn. The song has been popular since it was written, with recordings by Nat Cole, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan, among many others. Marilyn Monroe sang the song in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Through With Love” in 1959 with Ralph Sharon for their unique album Tony Sings For Two, for which Bennett and Sharon were the only musicians. It’s a lovely album with an impeccable selection of songs.

I"m Thru With Love

Listen to I"m Thru With Love on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1961


“I’m Through With Love,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Goody Goody

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 18, 2017 is “Goody Goody.”

About This Song

“Goody Goody” was written in 1936 by Matty Malneck and Johnny Mercer. This swinging little song concerns a man who thinks he can get away with playing the field without his girlfriend, but she finds out and sings her sweet revenge. The song was quite popular in the 1930s, mostly due to a Benny Goodman recording with Helen Ward on vocals. Other significant recordings include those by Mabel Mercer, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Crosby and others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded “Goody Goody” for their 2014 album Cheek to Cheek. Marion Evans did the arrangement.

Goody Goody

Listen to Goody Goody on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga · 2014


“Goody Goody,” as well as Cheek to Cheek, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Goody Goody

The song of the day for Thursday, May 28, 2015 is “Goody, Goody.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Goody Goody,” was written in 1936 by Matty Malneck and Johnny Mercer. This swinging little song concerns a man who thinks he can get away with playing the field without his girlfriend, but she finds out and sings her sweet revenge. The song was quite popular in the 1930s, mostly due to a Benny Goodman recording with Helen Ward on vocals. Other significant recordings include those by Mabel Mercer, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Crosby and others. I suspect this recording from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will join the list.

About This Version

I adore this song … it’s funny and swings really nicely! I loved their performance of it on the PBS special last winter.

About Today

Tonight, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will be appearing at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California as they continue their Cheek2Cheek Tour. For those of you who are going, have a great time! For those of us who aren’t, here’s a song from the tour.

Goody Goody

Listen to Goody Goody on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga · 2014


“Goody Goody,” as well as Cheek To Cheek, is available from iTunes.