The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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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.

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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.