The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: You Go To My Head

The song of the day for Monday, September 12, 2016 is “You Go To My Head.”

About This Song

“You Go To My Head” was written in 1938 by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, the same songwriting team that wrote “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.” “You Go to My Head” is a well-respected popular song. In American Popular Song, Alec Wilder called it “a phenomenon” and “a minor masterpiece.” Al Gioia in The Jazz Standards notes that “this song comes closer than any tune I know to capturing in musical form the feeling of losing control.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett has recorded “You Go To My Head” twice: the first in 1957 for The Beat of My Heart and again in 1992 for Perfectly Frank. It’s the 1992 version, arranged by Ralph Sharon, that we’re featuring today.

You Go to My Head

Listen to You Go to My Head on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1992


“You Go To My Head,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Day In, Day Out

The song of the day for Monday, September 5, 2016 is “Day In, Day Out.”

About This Song

“Day In, Day Out” was written in 1936 by Rube Bloom and Johnny Mercer. The song has been a favorite of vocalists since it was written. The tune itself is also rather unusual at 56 measures long. In American Popular Song, Alec Wilder notes that “the melodic line soared and moved across the page like a lovely brush stroke. And it had, remarkable for any pop song, passion.” It has been recorded by many of the finest vocalists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé and Margaret Whiting.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Day In, Day Out” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank and features an arrangement by Ralph Sharon.

Day In, Day Out

Listen to Day In, Day Out on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1992


“Day In, Day Out,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

The song of the day for Monday, August 29, 2016 is “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.”

About This Song

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square was written in 1939 by Manny Sherwin and Eric Mashwitz. The song was a favorite romantic British ballad. It was introduced in London in the 1940 revue New Faces by Judy Campbell. Glenn Miller recorded it with Bob Eberly and introduced the song to American audiences. The song was quite popular during World War II and was recorded widely during that period. Significant recordings include those by Ray Noble, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Anita O’Day, Rosemary Clooney, and Nat “King” Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” in 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. The arrangement is by Ralph Sharon.

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

Listen to A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1992


“A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Angel Eyes

The song of the day for Friday, August 12, 2016 is ” Angel Eyes.”

About This Song

“Angel Eyes” was written in 1946 by Matt Dennis and Earl Brent. It’s a popular jazz song that has had numerous fine recordings, including those by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, and Duke Ellington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Angel Eyes” in 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank.

Angel Eyes

Listen to Angel Eyes on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1992


“Angel Eyes,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Night And Day

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 31, 2016 is “Night And Day.”

About This Song

Cole Porter wrote “Night and Day” for the 1932 musical Gay Divorce, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire. The song became and still is quite popular and certainly a standard in the American songbook. Significant recordings include those by Art Tatum, Bill Evans, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and Django Reinhardt.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Night and Day” in 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. The arrangement is by Ralph Sharon and features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon on piano, Paul Langosch on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.

Night and Day

Listen to Night and Day on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1992


“Night And Day,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from iTunes.

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