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The Year of Tony Bennett

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August 23, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Glad There Is You

The song of the day for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, is “I’m Glad There Is You.”

About This Song

“I’m Glad There Is You” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey, with lyrics by Paul Madeira. The song was originally recorded by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, featuring Bob Eberly on vocals. The song has been widely recorded including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz, and Peggy Lee, among many others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Glad There Is You” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon did the arrangement.

I"m Glad There Is You

Listen to I"m Glad There Is You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1992.

“I’m Glad There Is You,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Madeira, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

April 15, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Glad There Is You

The song of the day for Monday, April 16, 2018 is “I’m Glad There Is You.”

About This Song

“I’m Glad There Is You” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey, with lyrics by Paul Madeira. The song was originally released by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1941 and featured Bob Eberly on vocals. The song has been widely recorded including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz and Peggy Lee, among many others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Glad There Is You” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank, a great collection of songs sung by Frank Sinatra. Ralph Sharon did the arrangement.

I"m Glad There Is You

Listen to I"m Glad There Is You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1992.


“I’m Glad There Is You,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Madeira, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

December 9, 2015 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Glad There Is You

The song of the day for Wednesday, December 9, 2015 is “I’m Glad There Is You.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I’m Glad There Is You,” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey (music) and Paul Madeira (lyrics). It was recorded that year by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra and featured Bob Eberly on vocals. The song has been widely recorded including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Stan Getz and Peggy Lee, among many others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Glad There Is You” in 1992 for Perfectly Frank. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

I"m Glad There Is You

Listen to I"m Glad There Is You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1992.


“I’m Glad There Is You,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

About Today

In 1939, Sinatra made one of his best moves: from Harry James, who let him out of his contract, to Tommy Dorsey. He sang with Tommy Dorsey until 1942. In Tommy Dorsey, he found the support and nurturing that he needed to take him to stardom. In his first appearance with Dorsey’s orchestra, Sinatra sang “Stardust” which prompted the orchestra leader to say “You could almost feel the excitement coming up out of the crowds when he sang. Remember, he was no matinée idol. He was just a skinny kid with big ears. I used to stand there so amazed I’d almost forget to take my own solos.” During his time with Dorsey, Sinatra recorded some of his memorable songs, including “I’ll Never Smile Again,” “Night and Day.” “The Song is You” and “In the Blue of the Evening.” By 1942, Sinatra was ready to embark on a solo career. In doing so, he convinced Dorsey’s arranger, Alex Stordahl, to come with him, causing a lifelong rift with Tommy Dorsey.

Tomorrow: Bobby soxers!

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Frank Sinatra 100th birthday, Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Madeira, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon

December 30, 2013 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Glad There Is You

The song of the day for Monday, December 30, 2013 is “I’m Glad There Is You.”

About This Song

“I’m Glad There Is You” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey and Paul Madeira (also known as Paul Mertz). The first recording of this song was released by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1942. It has been widely recorded by artists including Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Pass and many others.

About This Version

Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1992 album Perfectly Frank, consisting of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. The entire album is a delight and is a great favorite here at The Year of Tony Bennett.

http://open.spotify.com/track/445SF4I1u83hR49ubrukQf
“I’m Glad There Is You,” as well as the album Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Madeira, Paul Mertz, Perfectly Frank

May 6, 2013 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m Glad There Is You

The song of the day for Monday, May 6, 2013 is I’m Glad There Is You.

About This Song

I’m Glad There Is You was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey with lyrics by Paul Madeira (sometimes credited as Paul Mertz). Dorsey first recorded this song with his orchestra, with vocals by Bob Eberly. The review of the recording in Billboard (March 21, 1942) said that “It’s a love song, with the story seeped in philosophical thoughts rather June-moon wordage.” That complexity of thought, combined with the interesting and relatively unusual melody, makes for a somewhat sad, but evocative love song.

It’s been a very popular jazz love song, with recordings by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Tormé, Carmen McRae, Rosemary Clooney and many more.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this I’m Glad There Is You for his 1992 tribute album to Frank Sinatra, Perfectly Frank. It’s nicely arranged by Robert Farnon and accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Paul Langosch on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.

http://open.spotify.com/track/445SF4I1u83hR49ubrukQf
I’m Glad There Is You, as well as the full Perfectly Frank album, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jimmy Dorsey, Joe LaBarbera, Paul Langosch, Paul Madeira, Ralph Sharon, Robert Farnon

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