The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

About This Song

“I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written in 1944 by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the film Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. Significant recordings include those by Mel Tormé, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Shirley Horn, and Anita O’Day.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Fall In Love Too Easily” in June 1992 for Perfectly Frank, his tribute to Frank Sinatra. Ralph Sharon, wrote the arrangement.

Perfectly Frank won the 1992 Grammy Award –for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“I Fall In Love Too Easily,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Frank Sinatra’s 1944 recording of “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

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Song of the Day: The Second Time Around

The song of the day for Saturday, November 1, 2025, is “The Second Time Around.”

About This Song

“The Second Time Around” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1960 movie High Time, starring Bing Crosby and Tuesday Weld. In the film, Bing Crosby decides to go back to college (at the age of 51) and experiences the generation gap first-hand. But he wins everyone over and gets his degree, having a great time along the way, including falling in love with his French professor. Bing Crosby introduced “The Second Time Around” in the movie.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Second Time Around” on December 27, 1965, for The Movie Song Album, released in 1966. Al Cohn wrote the arrangement.

“The Second Time Around,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: What Makes It Happen

The song of the day for Thursday, September 4, 2025, is “What Makes It Happen.”

About This Song

“What Makes It Happen” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1966 Broadway musical Walking Happy. Van Heusen and Cahn were nominated for the Tony award for Best Composer and Lyricist, but lost to John Kander and Fred Ebb for Cabaret.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “What Makes It Happen” on November 26, 1966, for his 1967 album Tony Makes It Happen!. Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“What Makes It Happen” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Fall In Love Too Easily

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, is “I Fall In Love Too Easily.”

About This Song

“I Fall In Love Too Easily” was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the 1945 movie Anchors Aweigh, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost to “It Might As Well Be Spring” by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is a well-respected jazz standard, with recordings by Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Anita O’Day, and Johnny Hartman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Fall In Love Too Easily” on August 6, 1954, for his first jazz album Cloud 7, released 70 years ago today on February 25, 1955. Chuck Wayne, who played guitar on the album, wrote the arrangement.

“I Fall In Love Too Easily,” as well as Cloud 7, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Time After Time

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, is “Time After Time.”

About This Song

“Time After Time” was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for the 1947 for the movie It Happened in Brooklyn. The song was introduced by Frank Sinatra and was a major hit for him. This song has been widely recorded by many artists, including Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, and Anita O’Day.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Time After Time” in June 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Sharon. He was accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon on piano, Paul Langosch on bass, and Joe LaBarbera on drums.

“Time After Time,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

Perfectly Frank won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance

Here’s Frank Sinatra’s recording from 1947: