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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 3, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dat Dere

The song of the day for Thursday, February 4, 2021, is “Dat Dere.”

About This Song

The jazz instrumental “Dat Dere” was written in 1960 by Bobby Timmons; it was first played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, with Timmons on piano. Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote lyrics for the tune in 1961 for his album Sin & Soul … and Then Some. The song has been recorded by jazz and popular singers including Mel Tormé and Rickie Lee Jones.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dat Dere” in 1998 for his album for children named The Playground, with the Ralph Sharon Trio. Bobby Tucker, the pianist for jazz greats including Billie Holiday, was the musical consultant for the album.

Dat Dere

Listen to Dat Dere on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1998.

“Dat Dere,” as well as The Playground, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Timmons, Bobby Tucker, Oscar Brown Jr., The Playground, The Ralph Sharon Trio

June 16, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dat Dere

The song of the day for Father’s Day, June 17, 2018 is “Dat Dere.”

About This Song

The jazz instrumental “Dat Dere” was written in 1960 by Bobby Timmons; it was first played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, with Timmons on piano. Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote lyrics for the tune in 1961 for his album Sin & Soul … and Then Some. The song has been recorded by jazz and popular singers including Mel Tormé and Rickie Lee Jones.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dat Dere” in June 1998 for his album for children: The Playground.

Dat Dere

Dat Dere, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify


“Dat Dere,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

Today’s song is for all the great fathers out there. Happy Father’s Day, one and all.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Timmons, Oscar Brown Jr., The Playground, Tony Bennett

November 28, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dat Dere

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 is “Dat Dere.”

About This Song

The jazz instrumental “Dat Dere” was written in 1960 by Bobby Timmons; it was first played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, with Timmons on piano. Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote lyrics for the tune in 1961 for his album Sin & Soul … and Then Some. The song has been recorded by jazz and popular singers including Mel Tormé and Rickie Lee Jones.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dat Dere” in 1998 for his delightful album for children, The Playground. Playing with Bennett is the Ralph Sharon Quartet, with Gray Sargent on guitar, Paul Langosch on bass and Clayton Cameron on drums.

Dat Dere

Dat Dere, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify


“Dat Dere,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Timmons, Clayton Cameron, Gray Sargent, Oscar Brown Jr., Paul Langosch, Ralph Sharon, The Playground, Tony Bennett

September 21, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dat Dere

The song of the day for Thursday, September 22, 2016 is “Dat Dere.”

About This Song

The jazz instrumental “Dat Dere” was written in 1960 by Bobby Timmons; it was first played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, with Timmons on piano. Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote lyrics for the tune in 1961 for his album Sin & Soul … and Then Some. The song has been recorded by jazz and popular singers including Mel Tormé and Rickie Lee Jones.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dat Dere” in 1998 for his album for children: The Playground.

Dat Dere

Dat Dere, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify


“Dat Dere,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Timmons, Oscar Brown Jr., The Playground

October 27, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Dat Dere

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 27, 2015 is “Dat Dere.”

About This Song

The jazz instrumental “Dat Dere” was written in 1960 by Bobby Timmons; it was first played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in 1960, with Timmons on piano. Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote lyrics for the tune in 1961 for his album Sin & Soul … and Then Some. The song has been recorded by jazz and popular singers including Mel Tormé and Rickie Lee Jones.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this terrific version of “Dat Dere” in June 1998 for his album of music for children, The Playground. The album features the Ralph Sharon Quartet, with Paul Langosch on bass, Clayton Cameron on drums and Gray Sargent on guitar. Mr. Sargent continues to play (very excellent) guitar for Mr. Bennett today.

Dat Dere

Dat Dere, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify


“Dat Dere,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bobby Timmons, Gray Sargent, Oscar Brown Jr., Ralph Sharon Quartet, The Playground

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