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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 9, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Don’t Know Why

The song of the day for Friday, February 10, 2017 is “I Don’t Know Why.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I Don’t Know Why,” was written in 1931 by Fred Ahlert and Roy Turk. This lovely song relates the lover who can’t begin to explain why he loves her, but love her he does indeed. The song was introduced by Russ Columbo and was made popular by the Wayne King Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Don’t Know Why” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! This song, as well as the rest of the album, was arranged by our musical collaborator of the month, Marion Evans.

I Don"t Know Why (I Just Do)

Listen to I Don"t Know Why (I Just Do) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.


“I Don’t Know Why,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Fred Ahlert, Marion Evans, Roy Turk, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

June 15, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Don’t Know Why

The song of the day for Thursday, June 16, 2016 is “I Don’t Know Why.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I Don’t Know Why,” was written in 1931 by Fred Ahlert and Roy Turk. The song was introduced by Russ Columbo and was made popular by the Wayne King Orchestra.

About This Version

Marion Evans and Tony Bennett in 1967. Photo by Milt Hinton.
Marion Evans and Tony Bennett in 1967. Photo by Milt Hinton.

Tony Bennett recorded “I Don’t Know Why” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The arrangement is by our good friend Marion Evans.

I Don"t Know Why (I Just Do)

Listen to I Don"t Know Why (I Just Do) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1967.


“I Don’t Know Why,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Fred Ahlert, Marion Evans, Roy Turk, Tony Makes It Happen!

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