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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 29, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: You Must Believe in Spring

The song of the day for Saturday, September 30, 2023, is “You Must Believe in Spring.”

About This Song

“You Must Believe in Spring” was written by Michel Legrand for the for the 1967 French film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort. The original French lyrics were written by Jacques Demy, who also directed the filme; the English lyrics were written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. “You Must Believe In Spring” has been widely recorded by artists including Sylvia Syms, Barbra Streisand and Bill Evans, in a posthumous release of an album with the same name, featuring sessions with Eddie Gomez and Eliot Zigmund.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “You Must Believe in Spring” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again, released in 1977.

“You Must Believe in Spring,” as well as Together Again, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Bill Evans, Jacques Demy, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Together Again, Tony Bennett

August 28, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Once Upon a Summertime

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, is “Once Upon a Summertime.”

About This Song

“Once Upon a Summertime” was written in 1954 by Michel Legrand and Eddie Barclay; the French lyrics were written by Eddie Marnay and the English lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer. Blossom Dearie recorded the first English version of “Once Upon a Summertime” in 1958 for her album of the same name. Tony Bennett, Miles Davis, and Sarah Vaughan recorded it in 1963, followed by Bill Evans in 1964.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Once Upon a Summertime” on October 19, 1962, for the album I Wanna Be Around, released in 1963. It was arranged by Marty Manning.

“Once Upon a Summertime,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Eddie Barclay, I Wanna Be Around, Johnny Mercer, Marty Manning, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett

June 21, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: You Must Believe In Spring

The song of the day for Thursday, June 22, 2023, is “You Must Believe In Spring.”

About This Song

“You Must Believe In Spring” was written in 1967 by Michel Legrand for the 1967 French film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, which starred Catherine Deneuve. Jacques Demy, who directed the film, wrote the original French lyrics. The English lyrics were written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. “You Must Believe In Spring” has been widely recorded by artists including Sylvia Syms, Barbra Streisand, and Bill Evans, in a posthumous release of an album with the same name, featuring sessions with Eddie Gomez and Eliot Zigmund.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “You Must Believe In Spring” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again, which was released in 1977.

“You Must Believe In Spring,” as well as Together Again is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Bill Evans, Jacques Demy, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Together Again, Tony Bennett

March 18, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: You Must Believe in Spring

The song of the day for Sunday, March 19, 2023, is “You Must Believe in Spring.”

About This Song

“You Must Believe In Spring” was written by Michel Legrand, with English lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for the 1967 French film Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, which starred Catherine Deneuve. “You Must Believe In Spring” has been widely recorded by artists including Sylvia Syms, Barbra Streisand, and Bill Evans, in a posthumous release of an album with the same name, featuring sessions with Eddie Gomez and Eliot Zigmund.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “You Must Believe In Spring” in September 1976 for their second album, Together Again, released in 1977.

“You Must Believe in Spring” as well as Together Again is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Bill Evans, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett

March 12, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: How Do You Keep The Music Playing?

The song of the day for Monday, March 13, 2023, is “How Do You Keep The Music Playing.”

About This Song

“How Do You Keep The Music Playing” was written by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for the 1982 movie Best Friends. The song has become a popular standard and has had many fine recordings, including those by Frank Sinatra (who encouraged Bennett to sing this song), Frankie Laine, Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” live on September 15, 2016, at Radio Center Music Hall for a celebration of his 90th birthday. An album of the celebration was released as Tony Bennett Celebrates 90.

“How Do You Keep The Music Playing,” as well as Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Mr. Bennett singing “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” from the concert:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

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