The song of the day for Monday, June 16, 2025, is “Until I Met You.”

About This Song

“Until I Met You” was written in 1956 by Freddie Green, with lyrics by Don Wolfe. The instrumental-only version of the tune is known as “Corner Pocket.” Freddie Green played rhythm guitar for the Count Basie Orchestra for fifty years. The first recording of “Corner Pocket” was on Basie’s 1956 album April In Paris. Other recordings include those by Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, and The Manhattan Transfer.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Until I Met You” on March 16, 1962, intended for release on On The Glory Road, but was cancelled at the last minute. This recording was included on the 1963 album I Wanna Be Around. The song was arranged by Ralph Sharon.

“Until I Met You,” as well as I Wanna Be Around, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the 1956 recording by The Count Basie Orchestra from April In Paris: