The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: So Beats My Heart For You

The song of the day for Friday, October 25, 2024, is “So Beats My Heart For You.”

About This Song

“So Beats My Heart For You” was written in 1930 by Fat Ballard, Charles Henderson, and Tom Waring. As one of the songwriters, Tom Waring, was the brother of Fred Waring, “So Beats My Heart For You,” was featured by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Beats My Heart For You” 67 years ago on October 25, 1957, for his third LP album, The Beat of My Heart. For this album, Bennett invited several guest percussionists to play on the album; “So Beats My Heart For You” featured Chico Hamilton. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“So Beats My Heart For You,” as well as The Beat Of My Heart, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Nobody Else But Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, is “Nobody Else But Me.”

About This Song

“Nobody Else But Me” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1946 Broadway revival of Show Boat, replacing a reprise of “Why Do I Love You?” near the end of Act Two. It was the last song that Jerome Kern wrote; he died shortly before the 1946 production opened. This song has been used in other revivals as well.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Nobody Else But Me” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Nobody Else But Me,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: When I Fall In Love

The song of the day for Friday, October 11, 2024, is “When I Fall In Love.”

About This Song

“When I Fall In Love” was written by Victor Young and Edward Heyman for the 1952 romantic war film One Minute to Zero, starring Robert Mitchum and Ann Blyth. The tagline on the movie poster was “Back of every man of action, there’s a woman made for love.” Well, it was 1952.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When I Fall In Love” on December 30, 1958, for his second album with Count Basie and His Orchestra, In Person, released in 1959. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“When I Fall In Love” as well as In Person!, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I’m Glad There is You

The song of the day for Saturday, October 5, 2024, is “I’m Glad There is You.”

About This Song

“I’m Glad There is You” was written in 1941 by Jimmy Dorsey and Paul Madeira. It was originally released by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1941 and featured Bob Eberly on vocals. The song has been widely recorded including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz, and Peggy Lee, among many others.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Glad There is You” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“I’m Glad There is You,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Last Night While We Were Young

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, is “Last Night While We Were Young.”

About This Song

“Last Night While 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 While We Were Young” in June 1992 for his album in tribute to Frank Sinatra, Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

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