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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 20, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Monday, November 21, 2022, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written in 1067 by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It was originally written for Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 for their 1968 album Look Around. Since then, the song has found great popularity with popular, jazz and cabaret artists including Kathleen Battle, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Earl Klugh, Cleo Laine, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Many Stars” in January 1986 and was released that year on The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“So Many Stars,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Jorge Calandrelli, Marilyn Bergman, Sergio Mendes, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

October 22, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Saturday, October 23, 2021, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written in 1968 by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 for their 1968 album Look Around. Since then, the song has found great popularity with popular, jazz and cabaret artists including Kathleen Battle, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Earl Klugh, Cleo Laine, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Many Stars” in 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. This song, as well as the entire album, was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“So Many Stars,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Jorge Calandrelli, Marilyn Bergman, Sergio Mendes, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

August 13, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 14, 2019, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written in 1967, with music by Sergio Mendes and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The song was originally written for Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 for their 1968 album Look Around. Since then, the song has found great popularity with popular, jazz and cabaret artists including Kathleen Battle, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Earl Klugh, Cleo Laine, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Many Stars” in 1986 for the album The Art of Excellence, his first album after resigning with Columbia Records. The album was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

So Many Stars

Listen to So Many Stars on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1986.

“So Many Stars,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Jorge Calandrelli, Marilyn Bergman, Sergio Mendes, The Art of Excellence

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