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 Wenesday, October 8, 2025, is “The Very Thought of You.”

About This Song

“The Very Thought of You” was written by Ray Noble in 1934. 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 recorded “The Very Thought of You” in 1965 for his album With Love, released in 1966. Johnny Keating wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra. Bobby Hackett played cornet on this recording.

“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 Very Thought Of You

The song of the day for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, is “The Very Thought Of You.”

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett is happy to wish Sir Paul McCartney a very happy birthday! He was born 83 years ago on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England.

About This Song

“The Very Thought Of You” was written in 1934 by Ray Noble. This ballad by the British composer and band leader 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 and Paul McCartney recorded “The Very Thought Of You” in March 2006 at Abbey Road Studios for Duets: An American Classic. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

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

Here’s the official video for this recording:

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought of You

The song of the day for Saturday, may 24, 2025, is “The Very Thought of You.”

About This Song

“The Very Thought of You” was written in 1942 by the British composer and band leader Ray Noble. 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 March 2006 for Duets: An American Classic. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Duets: An American Classic won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Tony Bennett won the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for Tony Bennett: An American Classic.

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

We’re happy to include the VEVO video of Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney recording “The Very Thought of You” at the Abbey Road Studios in London.

Here’s the 1942 Ray Noble recording of “The Very Thought of You,” with vocals by Al Bowlly.

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Song of the Day: The Very Thought Of You

The song of the day for Thursday, November 14, 2024, 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. 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 for his album A Time For Love, released in 1966. It was arranged by John Keating and featured 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 Very Thought Of You

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, is “The Very Thought Of You.”

About Today

We are pleased to wish Sir Paul McCartney a very happy birthday. McCartney was born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool.

About This Song

“The Very Thought Of You” was written by British composer and band leader Ray Noble. Noble recorded it with his own orchestra; Bing Crosby also recorded it that 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 March 2006 for Duets: An American Classic. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

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

We’re pleased to present the official video for this recording: