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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 30, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Who Cares

The song of the day for Saturday, October 1, 2022, is “Who Cares (So Long As You Care For Me).”

About This Song

“Who Cares (So Long As You Care For Me)” was written in 1931 by George and Ira Gershwin for the Broadway musical Of Thee I Sing. It’s one of their very popular songs with many fine recordings, including those by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, and Judy Garland. Tony Bennett sang this song regularly in his concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Cares (So Long As You Care For Me)” on July 18, 1967, for the album For Once In My Life. His pianist John Bunch wrote the arrangement.

“Who Cares (So Long As You Care For Me),” as well as For One In My Life is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: For Once In My Life, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, John Bunch, Of Thee I Sing, Tony Bennett

September 3, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Who Cares

The song of the day for Sunday, September 4, 2016 is “Who Cares.”

About This Song

George and Ira Gershwin wrote “Who Cares (So Long As You Care For Me)” in 1931 for the Broadway musical Of Thee I Sing. It’s one of their most popular songs with many fine recordings, including those by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland. Tony Bennett sings this song regularly in concerts to this day.

About This Version

Tony Bennett has recorded this song twice: the first in 1967 and again in 1993. Today we feature the 1993 version from the album Steppin’ Out, with an arrangement by Mr. Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

Who Cares?

Listen to Who Cares? on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1993.


“Who Cares,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Of Thee I Sing, Steppin' Out

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