The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: From The Candy Store on the Corner To The Chapel On The Hill

The song of the day for Sunday, July 23, 2017 is “From The Candy Store on the Corner To The Chapel On The Hill.”

About This Song

“From The Candy Store on the Corner To The Chapel On The Hill” was written in 1956 by Bob Hilliard.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “From The Candy Store on the Corner To The Chapel On The Hill” in 1956. It was arranged by Percy Faith and produced by Mitch Miller.

From The Candy Store On The Corner To The Chapel On The Hill

Listen to From The Candy Store On The Corner To The Chapel On The Hill on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2011.


“From The Candy Store on the Corner To The Chapel On The Hill,” as well as all of the songs collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 4, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Love Walked In

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 is “Love Walked In.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Love Walked In,” was written in 1930 by George and Ira Gershwin. Though the music was written in 1930, the lyrics weren’t added until 1937 for the movie The Goldwyn Follies, released in 1938. There have been many fine recordings, including those by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby and Artie Shaw.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love Walked In” in 1956 for his album Tony, released in early 1957. The arrangement was written by Percy Faith. The album was produced by Mitch Miller.

Love Walked In

Listen to Love Walked In on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1957.


“Love Walked In,” as well as Tony, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Come Next Spring

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 18, 2017 is “Come Next Spring.”

About This Song

“Come Next Spring” was written in 1955 by Max Steiner (who composed the score for the 1939 film Gone With The Wind) and Leonard Adelson. This song was written for the 1956 movie of the same name, which featured a cast with Ann Sheridan, Steve Cochran and Walter Brennan.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Come Next Spring” on October, 11 1955; it was released as a single that year. The song was arranged by Percy Faith; Mitch Miller was the producer.

Come Next Spring

Listen to Come Next Spring on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2011.


“Come Next Spring,” as well as all of the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 4, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Cinnamon Sinner

The song of the day for Sunday, July 16, 2017 is “Cinnamon Sinner.”

About This Song

“Cinnamon Sinner” was written in 1954 by Lincoln Chase, an African-American songwriter. He wrote many songs for the singer Shirley Ellis. One of his best-known songs is the “Name Game,” which was always a favorite of mine:

The name game. Shirley! Shirley, Shirley
Bo-ber-ley, bo-na-na fanna
Fo-fer-ley. fee fi mo-mer-ley, Shirley!
Lincoln! Lincoln, Lincoln. bo-bin-coln
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-fin-coln
Fee fi mo-min-coln, Lincoln!

and so on …

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Cinnamon Sinner” on May 13, 1954 at the CBS 30th Street Studios. Percy Faith did the arrangement and Mitch Miller was the producer. Bennett’s was the first recording of “Cinnamon Sinner.”

Cinnamon Sinner

Listen to Cinnamon Sinner on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2011.


“Cinnamon Sinner,” as well as all of the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 3, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Please Driver (Once Around the Park Again)

The song of the day for Thursday, July 13, 2017 is “Please Driver (Once Around the Park Again).”

About This Song

Chilton Price wrote “Please Driver (Once Around the Park Again)” in 1953. She was from Kentucky and played violin in the Louisville Orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1950, she was working as a music librarian at a local radio station and the opportunity to show Pee Wee King and Redd Stewart some of the songs she had composed. They helped her get started with introductions in the music industry. In addition to “Please Driver,” she is also known for “You Belong To Me,” which was recorded by Dean Martin and Jo Stafford, among others. Born in 1913, Ms. Price passed away in 2010, at the age of 96.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Please Driver (Once Around the Park Again)” on December 4, 1953. It was released as a single in December.

Please Driver (Once Around The Park Again)

Listen to Please Driver (Once Around The Park Again) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2011.


“Please Driver (Once Around the Park Again),” as well as well as all of the singles collected on The Columbia Singles, Vol. 3, is available from iTunes.

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