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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 18, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Snowfall

The song of the day for December 17, 2024, the fifth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “Snowfall.”

About This Song

“Snowfall” was written by Claude Thornhill (music) and Ruth Thornhill (lyrics) in 1941. It’s an unusual song: it’s a cool jazz song, though written in 1941, long before there was such as thing as cool jazz. It’s an evocative and moody song, though quite beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Snowfall” on October 1, 1968, for Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, released in 1968. Robert Farnon wrote the arrangement.

“Snowfall,” as well as Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Claude Thornhill, Robert Farnon, Ruth Thornhill, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, Tony Bennett

January 13, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Snowfall

The song of the day for Sunday, January 14. 2024, is “Snowfall.”

About This Song

“Snowfall” was written by Claude and Ruth Thornhill in 1941. It’s an unusual cool jazz song, even hough written in 1941, long before there was such a thing as cool jazz. It’s an evocative and moody song and is quite beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Snowfall” on October 1, 1968, for his album Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album. Robert Farnon arranged and conducted the recording.

“Snowfall,” as well as Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Claude Thornhill, Robert Farnon, Ruth Thornhill, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, Tony Bennett

December 13, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Snowfall

The song of the day for December 14, 2021, the first day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “Snowfall.”

About This Song

“Snowfall” was written in 1941 by Claude and Ruth Thornhill. It’s an unusual song: it’s a cool jazz song, though written in 1941, long before there was such as thing as cool jazz. It’s an evocative and moody song, though quite beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Snowfall” on October 1, 1968, for the album Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album. It was arranged by Robert Farnon.

“Snowfall,” as well as Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: Claude Thorn, Claude Thornhill, Robert Farnon, Ruth Thornhill, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, Tony Bennett

December 17, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Snowfall

On the 5th day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, the song of the day for Friday, December 18, 2020, is “Snowfall.”

About This Song

“Snowfall” was written in 1941 by Claude and Ruth Thornhill. It’s an unusual song: it’s a cool jazz song, though written in 1941, long before there was such a thing as cool jazz. It’s an evocative and moody song, and quite beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Snowfall” in 1968 and released it that year on Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album. Robert Farnon arranged and conducted the album.

Snowfall

Tony Bennett · Snowfall - The Tony Bennett Christmas Album · Song · 1968

“Snowfall,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Claude Thornhill, Robert Farnon, Ruth Thornhill, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, Tony Bennett

December 13, 2018 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: Snowfall

The song of the day for Friday, December 14, 2018, is “Snowfall.”
Today is the first day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas.

About This Song

“Snowfall” was written by Claude and Ruth Thornhill. It’s a cool jazz song, though written in 1941, long before there was such as thing as cool jazz. It’s an evocative and moody song, though quite beautiful.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Snowfall” in 1968 for his album Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album. It was arranged by Robert Farnon.

Snowfall

Snowfall, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Snowfall,” as well as the album Snowfall, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Claude Thornhill, Robert Farnon, Ruth Thornhill, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, Tony Bennett

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