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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 3, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Thursday, June 4, 2020, is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” was written by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson for the 1949 musical of the same name, based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. Set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end, the plot concerns a black priest whose son, in a robbery attempt, kills a white man who is a friend of his father. The priest sings this song at the end of the first act, in a complete crisis of faith.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Lost in the Stars” for the first time in 1956 for his second album, Tony. The arrangement was written by Percy Faith.

“Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Percy Faith, Tony, Tony Bennett

March 29, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Monday, March 30, 2020, is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” was written by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson for the 1949 musical of the same name, based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. It was set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Lost in the Stars” in 1958 with Count Basie and His Orchestra for the 1958 album, In Person!. Ralph Sharon wrote the very effective arrangement.

“Lost in the Stars,” as well as In Person!, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Paton, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Cry the Beloved Country, In Person!, Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

May 5, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Monday, May 6, 2019, is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” was written by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, for the 1949 musical of the same name. Lost in the Stars was based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country, set in South Africa during apartheid.

About This Version

Today we’re featuring Tony Bennett’s first recording of “Lost in the Stars,” recorded for his 1957 album Tony. It features an arrangement by Percy Faith.

Lost In the Stars – 2011 Remaster

Lost In the Stars – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Percy Faith, Tony, Tony Bennett

March 14, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Thursday, March 15, 2018 is ” Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars,” written by Kurt Weill with lyrics by dramatist Maxwell Anderson, is from the 1949 musical of the same name, based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. Set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end, the plot concerns a black priest whose son kills, in a robbery attempt, a white man who is a friend of his father. The priest sings this song at the end of the first act, in a complete crisis of faith.

About This Version

“Lost in the Stars” concludes Bennett’s series of songs by Kurt Weill. This song has always been a favorite of Bennett’s: his first recording of this song was made in 1956 for his first LP album Tony. This recording on Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall is wonderful.

Lost In The Stars (From "Lost In The Stars") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Lost In The Stars (From "Lost In The Stars") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1962


” Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

September 16, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Sunday, September 17, 2017 is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” was written by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson for the 1949 musical of the same name. Lost in the Stars Was based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. Set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end, the plot concerns a black priest whose son kills, in a robbery attempt, a white man who is a friend of his father. The priest sings this song at the end of the first act, in a complete crisis of faith.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “Lost in the Stars” in 1956. However, today I’m featuring his 1962 live recording from his 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, which is (thankfully) available on the multi-album set Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall. Ralph Sharon did the arrangement. It’s a beautiful recording.

Lost In The Stars (From "Lost In The Stars") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Lost In The Stars (From "Lost In The Stars") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1962


“Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

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