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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 18, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Then Was Then And Now Is Now

The song of the day for Monday, September 19, 2022, is “Then Was Then And Now Is Now.”

About This Song

“Then Was Then And Now Is Now” was written by Cy Coleman and Peggy Lee. Lee released her recording of this song in 1965 on an album of the same name.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Then Was Then And Now Is Now” on February 18, 1965, for his album If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set. Don Costa wrote the arrangement.

“Then Was Then And Now Is Now,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cy Coleman, Don Costa, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

January 3, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Then Was Now and Now is Now

The song of the day for Tuesday, January 4. 2021, is “Then Was Now and Now is Now.”

About This Song

“Then Was Now and Now is Now” was written in 1964 by Cy Coleman and Peggy Lee. Miss Lee sang it on an album of the same name in 1965.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Then Was Now and Now is Now” in 1965 for his album If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set. Don Costa wrote the arrangement.

“Then Was Now and Now is Now,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cy Coleman, Don Costa, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

November 21, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’m In Love Again

The song of the day for Monday, November 22, 2021, is “I’m In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I’m In Love Again” was written in 1964 by Cy Coleman, Bill Schluger, and Peggy Lee. It’s one of the several songs that Peggy Lee wrote with Cy Coleman. Miss Lee used as the title song for her 1964 album Miss Peggy Lee in love again!

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m In Love Again” in 1995 for his album Here’s to the Ladies, where Bennett sings songs associated with great 20th century female singers. This song is, of course, for his friend Miss Peggy Lee.

“I’m In Love Again,” as well as Here’s to the Ladies is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Schluger, Cy Coleman, Here's To The Ladies, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

July 13, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Shining Sea

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021, is “The Shining Sea.”

About This Song

“The Shining Sea” was written by Johnny Mandel and Peggy Lee for the 1966 Cold War comedy The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming. The film concerns a Russian submarine that gets trapped on high ground near a New England town. The town gossip causes mass hysteria, but all is well in the end.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Shining Sea” for his 1966 album A Time For Love. It was arranged and conducted by the composer.

The Shining Sea

Listen to The Shining Sea on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.

“The Shining Sea,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Time For Love, Johnny Mandel, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

March 18, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Then Was Then and Now is Now

The song of the day for Friday, March 19, 2021, is “Then Was Then and Now is Now.”

About This Song

“Then Was Then and Now is Now” was written in 1964 by Cy Coleman and Peggy Lee (or as I call her Miss Peggy Lee). She released it on an album of the same name in 1965.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Then Was Then and Now is Now” in 1965 for If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set. Don Costa did the very fine arrangement.

Then Was Then And Now Is Now

Listen to Then Was Then And Now Is Now on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1965.

“Then Was Then and Now is Now,” as well as If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cy Coleman, Don Costa, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett

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