The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Lucky To Be Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 is “Lucky To Be Me.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Lucky To Be Me,” is another song from the 1944 musical On The Town, written by Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green and Betty Comden. Like our recently featured “Some Other Time,” this song was also cut from the 1949 film version. While I truly enjoyed Frank Sinatra and the rest of the cast in the film, from a musical standpoint, it’s a real bust. The original score is gorgeous and is worth listening to.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Lucky To Be Me” in 1976 for their second album, Together Again, released in 1977.

Lucky To Be Me - Remastered 2003

Listen to Lucky To Be Me - Remastered 2003 on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · 1977


“Lucky To Be Me,” as well as Together Again, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Thursday, February 9, 2017 is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Some Other Time,” was written in 1944 by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden for the musical On The Town. On The Town is the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in June 1975 for their first album The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album.

Some Other Time

Bill Evans, Tony Bennett · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975


“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album, is available from iTunes.

Tony Bennett’s version of this song is my favorite. Coming in second is this recording by Blossom Dearie.

Some Other Time

Listen to Some Other Time on Spotify. Song · Blossom Dearie · 1959

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Friday, December 2, 2016 is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written in 1944, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, for the musical On The Town, the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Today’s version of “Some Other Time” is an alternate take (take 7) from the recording sessions in 1975 that resulted in The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album. The contents of both their albums, as well as many alternate takes, are available on The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings on both CD and for downloading on iTunes.

Some Other Time - Take 7

Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975


“Some Other Time,” as well as The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett remembers Adolph Green on the anniversary of his birth on December 2, 1944. He and his partner Betty Comden not only wrote wonderful lyrics for the Broadway stage for composers Leonard Bernstein and Jule Styne, but also wrote screenplays for films including the great Singin’ In The Rain. Adolph, along with Betty Comden, wrote the lyrics for one of Tony Bennett’s most popular songs “Just In Time.”

Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Leonard Bernstein
Adolph Green, Betty Comment, and Leonard Bernstein

I found this clip of Adolph Green and Betty Comden on Art Ford’s Greenwich Village Party from 1957. Also attending the party is Cy Coleman, who plays piano. Adolph and Betty sing a song from On The Town called “Carried Away.”

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 27, 2016 is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

“Some Other Time” was written for the musical On The Town in 1944, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. On The Town is the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in 1975 for their first album together: The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album. On a very strong album, “Some Other Time” is arguably the best song on the album. Since we’ve featured this song several times, so today I’m presenting one of the alternate recordings of this song.

Some Other Time - Take 7

Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975


“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Some Other Time

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 3, 2016 is “Some Other Time.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Some Other Time,” is from the score of the 1944 Broadway musical On The Town. Leonard Bernstein composed with score, with lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden. On The Town is the story of three sailors on leave in New York City and their romantic adventures. This song is sung at the end by two of the couples. Inexplicably, this beautiful song was cut from the 1949 film version.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Some Other Time” in 1975 for their first album: The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album. For today, I’ve chosen one of the alternate takes, which many may not have heard. For the definitive collection of recordings from both of their albums, including alternate takes, check out The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings.

Some Other Time - Take 7

Tony Bennett, Bill Evans · The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1975


“Some Other Time,” as well as The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Today we recognize the 98th anniversary of the year of Betty Comden’s birth on May 3, 1917. Her partnership with Adolph Green began she only 20 and continued until his death in 2002. In addition to their lyrics for composers including Bernstein and Jule Styne, they also wrote the screenplay for Singin’ In The Rain, one of great Hollywood comedies about the introduction of the “talkies.”