The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought Of You

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, is “The Very Thought Of You.”

About This Song

“The Very Thought Of You” was written in 1934 by British composer and band leader Ray Noble. He recorded the song with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it in 1934. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Very Thought Of You” in 1965 for his album A Time For Love. It was arranged by John Keating and features Bobby Hackett on cornet.

“The Very Thought Of You,” as well as A Time For Love is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Touch Of Your Lips

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, is “The Touch Of Your Lips.”

About This Song

“The Touch Of Your Lips” was written in 1936 by Ray Noble. Noble was a popular English bandleader who became quite popular in the US as well. After great success in London, he and his vocalist Al Bowlly appeared at the Rainbow Room in 1934. “The Touch of Your Lips” has been recorded by Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “The Touch Of Your Lips” in 1975 for their first album, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album.

The Touch Of Your Lips

Listen to The Touch Of Your Lips on Spotify. Bill Evans · Song · 1975.

“The Touch Of Your Lips,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought Of You

The song of the day for Monday, October 26, 2020, is “The Very Thought Of You.”

About This Song

“The Very Thought Of You” was written in 1934 by Ray Noble. This ballad by the British composer and bandleader Ray Noble has been popular since it was written in 1934. Noble recorded it with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it that same year. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Very Thought Of You” in 1965. It was arranged by John Keating and featured Bobby Hackett on cornet. It was released the following year on A Time For Love.

The Very Thought Of You

Listen to The Very Thought Of You on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1966.

“The Very Thought Of You,” as well as A Time For Love, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You

The song of the day for Thursday, June 18, 2020, is “The Very Thought of You.”

About Today

Today we would like to wish Sir Paul McCartney a very happy birthday!

About This Song

“The Very Thought of You” was written in 1934 by bandleader Ray Nobel. This ballad has been popular since it was written in 1934. Noble recorded it with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it that same year. Other significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Carmen McRae, and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney recorded “The Very Thought of You” in 2006 for Duets: An American Classic. Jorge Calandrelli did the arrangement.

“The Very Thought of You,” as well as Duets: An American Classic, is available from Apple Music.

Tony and Sir Paul made this video, which I am pleased to share.

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Song of the Day: The Touch of Your Lips

The song of the day for Friday, June 14, 2019, is “The Touch of Your Lips.”

About This Song

“The Touch of Your Lips” was written in 1936 by Ray Noble. Noble was a popular English bandleader who became quite popular in the US as well. After great success in London, he and his vocalist Al Bowlly appeared at the Rainbow Room in 1934. “The Touch of Your Lips” has been recorded by Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “The Touch of Your Lips” in 1975 for their first album The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album. This album was released on the Fantasy label, which was the label Bill Evans was associated with. Part of their agreement was to do this first one on Evans’s label and second album, Together Again, on Bennett’s own label Improv.

The Touch Of Your Lips

The Touch Of Your Lips, a song by Tony Bennett, Bill Evans on Spotify

“The Touch of Your Lips,” as well as The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album, is available from iTunes.

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