The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

“Alright, Okay, You Win” was written by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche for The Count Basie Orchestra. It was first recorded in 1955 by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett/Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bette Midler.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Alright, Okay, You Win” in May 2001 for the album Playin’ With My Friends. This recording marks the first time Diana Krall and Tony Bennett sang a duet together. The vocals were arranged by Rob Mathes.

Playin’ With My Friends won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Sunday, December 10, 2023, is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

“Alright, Okay, You Win” was written in 1955 by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche
or the Count Basie Orchestra. It was first recorded in 1955 by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett/Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bette Midler.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Alright, Okay, You Win” in May 2001 for Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues. The vocals were arranged by Rob Mathes.

“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

This song was written for the Count Basie Orchestra in 1955 by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche. It was first recorded by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett / Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Diana Krall recorded “Alright, Okay, You Win” in 2001 for Tony’s blues album: Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues. The song was arranged by Rob Mathes and the album produced by Phil Ramone.

And if you think Tony Bennett can’t sing the blues, well, I suggest that you take some time to listen to this album.

About Today

Diana Krall released her latest album, Wallflower, on Tuesday of this week. Those of us at The Year of Tony Bennett are enjoying it immensely and highly recommend it to all.

Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall)

Listen to Alright, Okay, You Win (with Diana Krall) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Diana Krall · 2001


“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Alright, Okay, You Win

The song of the day for Monday, April 21, 2014 is “Alright, Okay, You Win.”

About This Song

This song was written in 1955 by Maymie Watts and Sid Wyche for the Count Basie Orchestra. It was first recorded in 1955 by the Basie Orchestra with their male vocalist, Joe Williams. In addition to the Bennett / Krall recording, this song has been recorded by Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler.

About This Version

“Alright, Okay, You Win” is the first song on Bennett’s wonderful 2001 album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues and is a duet with singer and pianist Diana Krall. They are ably accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Quartet, with Clayton Cameron on drums, Paul Langosch on bass, and Gray Sargent on guitar.

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“Alright, Okay, You Win,” as well as the album Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues, is available from iTunes.