The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Thursday, May 15, 2025, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams in 1979. The song was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album with the same name. It is a favorite of jazz and popular vocalists; in addition to Peggy Lee’s and Tony Bennett’s recordings, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 48th Annual Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

I love Shirley Horn‘s recording of this song, so please enjoy.

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Saturday, February 24, 2024, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. The song was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. in addition to the recordings by Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

The Art of Romance won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album award at the 48th annual Grammy Awards.

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. Peggy Lee did the first recording of this song on her album of the same name. In addition to Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett, Shirley Horn has also recorded this song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. Composer Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

If you love this song as much as I do, you may like Shirley Horn’s recording from her 1989 album Close Enough For Love:

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Monday, August 7, 2023, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. It was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. It is a favorite of jazz vocalists; in addition to Peggy Lee’s and Tony Bennett’s recordings, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by Johnny Mandel.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. It was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. It is a favorite of jazz vocalists; in addition to Peggy Lee’s and Tony Bennett’s recordings, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on Apple Music.