The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Dancing In The Dark

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 20, 2021, is “Dancing In The Dark.”

About This Song

“Dancing In The Dark” was written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz for the 1931 revue The Band Wagon and is widely considered to be the finest of the songs written by Schwartz and Dietz. Alec Wilder in American Popular Song describes it as “… a very strong song with a superb, poetic lyric.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dancing In The Dark” in 1961 for the album My Heart Sings. Ralph Burns wrote the very fine arrangement.

Dancing in the Dark

Listen to Dancing in the Dark on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.

“Dancing In The Dark,” as well as My Heart Sings is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Heart Sings

The song of the day for Friday, July 2, 2021, is “My Heart Sings.”

About This Song

“My Heart Sings” was written by Jean Blanvillain, also known as Jamblin, with original lyrics by Laurent Herpin and English lyrics by Harold Rome. The song was used in the 1945 musical Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Kathryn Grayson.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Heart Sings” in 1961 for the album My Heart Sings. Ralph Burns conducted and arranged all of the songs on this album. Your author is quite excited to have recently purchased a like-new original LP of this album! Even the case is like new. I’ll be listening this weekend.

(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings

Listen to (All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.

“My Heart Sings,” as well as the album My Heart Sings is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Keep Smiling At Trouble

The song of the day for Thursday, May 27, 2021, is “Keep Smiling At Trouble.”

About This Song

“Keep Smiling At Trouble” was written in 1924 by Lewis Gensler, with lyrics by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSylva. It was first recorded by Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians in 1924, with vocals by his brother, Tom Waring. Other noted recordings were by Jolson, Ruby Braff, Tommy Dorsey, Della Reese, and Bobby Hackett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Keep Smiling At Trouble” in 1967 for his album For Once In My Life. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.

Keep Smiling At Trouble (Trouble"s A Bubble)

Listen to Keep Smiling At Trouble (Trouble"s A Bubble) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.

“Keep Smiling At Trouble,” as well as For Once In My Life, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me

The song of the day for Sunday, May 9, 2021, is “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.”

About This Song

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” was written by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler for the 1933 Cotton Club Parade — World’s Fair Edition.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” in 1961 for his album My Heart Sings. Ralph Burns wrote the orchestration.

Don"t Worry "Bout Me

Listen to Don"t Worry "Bout Me on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Party’s Over

The song of the day for Saturday, May 8, 2021, is “The Party’s Over.”

About This Song

“The Party’s Over” was written by Jule Styne, Adolph Green, and Betty Comden for the 1956 Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. This song was introduced by Judy Holliday, who won the Tony Award for her performance.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Party’s Over” for his 1959 album Hometown, My Town. It was arranged by the excellent Ralph Burns.

The Party"s Over

Listen to The Party"s Over on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1959.

“The Party’s Over,” as well as Hometown, My Town, is available from Apple Music.

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