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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

March 17, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

The song of the day for is “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me).”

About Today

We’re honoring Queen Latifah, who sang this song with Tony Bennett on Duets II, in celebrating her birthday. She was born on March 18, 1970, in Newark, NJ.

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” was was written by Leslie Bricusee and Anthony Newley for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Queen Latifah recorded “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” in 2011 for Duets II. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me),” as well as Duets II is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Anthony Newley, Duets II, Jorge Calandrelli, Leslie Bricusse, Queen Latifah, The Roar of the Greasepaint The Smell of the Crowd, Tony Bennett

June 29, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Playlist of the Week: Tony Sings With the Ladies, Part 1

The playlist of the week of June 30, 2019, is Tony Sings With the Ladies, Part 1.

Tony Sings With the Ladies, Part 1

This week’s playlist features some of Tony’s duets with female singers.

“Lullaby of Broadway” with the Dixie Chicks, from Duets: An American Classic

“I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You)” with k.d. lang, from A Wonderful World

“Body and Soul” with Amy Winehouse, from Duets II

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” with Diana Krall, from Love Is Here To Stay

“But Beautiful” with Lady Gaga, from Cheek to Cheek

“Stormy Weather” with Natalie Cole, from Playin’ With My Friends

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” with Queen Latifah, from Duets II

“I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues” with Bonnie Raitt, from Playin’ With My Friends

“Anything Goes+ with Lady Gaga, from Cheek to Cheek

Filed Under: Playlist of the Week Tagged With: A Wonderful World, Amy Winehouse, Anything Goes, Body and Soul, Bonnie Raitt, But Beautiful, Cheek to Cheek, Diana Krall, Dixie Chicks, Duets II, Duets: An American Classic, I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues, I'm Confessin' (That I Love You), k d lang, Lady Gaga, Lullaby of Broadway, Natalie Cole, Playin' With My Friends, Queen Latifah, Stormy Weather, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Who Can I Turn To

March 5, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Saturday, March 5, 2016 is “Who Can I Turn To?”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Who Can I Turn To?”, was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley in 1964 for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To?” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To, released in 1964. It was arranged by George Siravo.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.


“Who Can I Turn To?” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

About Today

For our Saturday video, we present the duet version of “Who Can I Turn To?” from Duets II, sung by Bennett and Queen Latifah.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Anthony Newley, George Siravo, Leslie Bricusse, Queen Latifah, The Roar of the Greasepaint The Smell of the Crowd

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