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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 7, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: East of Sun

The song of the day for Monday, May 8, 2023, is “East of Sun (And West of the Moon).”

About This Song

“East of Sun (And West of the Moon)” was written in 1934 by Brooks Bowman. Bowman wrote “East of the Sun” while a student at Princeton University for a student musical production called Stags at Bay, produced by the Princeton Triangle Club. The song had a great reception and was noted by Princeton alumnus F. Scott Fitzgerald. After his graduation from college in 1936, he worked briefly in Hollywood for the film industry but decided to return to the East Coast. He was about to start a contract with a New York music publisher when he was killed in an automobile accident in 1937.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “East of Sun (And West of the Moon)” in June 1992 in his tribute album to his friend Frank Sinatra: Perfectly Frank. Bennett recorded this album with The Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon on piano, Paul Langosch on bass, and Joe LaBarbera on drums. Sharon wrote the arrangement.

Perfectly Frank won the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“East of Sun (And West of the Moon),” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Brooks Bowman, Joe LaBarbera, Paul Langosch, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett

April 21, 2023 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: I Wish I Were In Love Again

The song of the day for Saturday, April 22, 2023, is “I Wish I Were In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I Wish I Were In Love Again” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. It was a favorite song for Judy Garland, who recorded it in 1940. Other recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Audra McDonald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Wish I Were In Love Again” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“I Wish I Were In Love Again,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Babes in Arms, Larry Hart, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Richard Rodgers, Tony Bennett

April 8, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Last Night When We Were Young

The song of the day for Sunday, April 9, 2023, is “Last Night When We Were Young.”

About This Song

“Last Night When We Were Young” was written in 1935 by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. Arlen considered “Last Night When We Were Young” to be one of his favorite songs. In American Popular Song, Alec Wilder calls it a “most remarkable and beautiful song … (that) goes far beyond the boundaries of popular music.”

Yip Harburg has said that he doesn’t know exactly where the title came from but that “the juxtaposition of those two phrases is almost a whole world of philosophy.” All in all, it’s a very beautiful and introspective song that is much beloved by singers. Frank Sinatra included on his wonderful album In The Wee Small Hours. It has also been recorded by Judy Garland, Mel Tormé, Carmen McRae, and Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Last Night When We Were Young” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Last Night When We Were Young,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, Yip Harburg

April 3, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

About This Song

“I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the 1945 movie Anchors Away, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost to “It Might As Well Be Spring” by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is a well-respected jazz standard, with recordings by Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Anita O’Day, and Johnny Hartman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Fall In Love Too Easily” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. The very fine arrangement was written by Ralph Sharon.

Perfectly Frank won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“I Fall In Love Too Easily,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jule Styne, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Sammy Cahn, Tony Bennett

December 11, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ve Got the World on a String

The song of the day for Monday, December 12, 2022, is “I’ve Got the World on a String.”

About This Song

“I’ve Got the World on a String” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for the 1932 Cotton Club Parade, where it was introduced by Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby. Alec Wilder, in American Popular Song, considers it one of Arlen’s loveliest songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got the World on a String” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

“I’ve Got the World on a String,” as well as Perfectly Frank is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

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