The song of the day for Saturday, April 20, 2024, is “When Lights Are Low.”

About This Song

“When Lights Are Low” was written in 1936 by Benny Carter and Spencer Williams, while both Carter and Williams were living and working in Europe. Carter was the staff arranger for BBC during that time.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When Lights Are Low” on March 26, 1964, for the album When Lights Are Low, which was released sixty years ago today on April 20, 1964. Bennett was accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Trio: Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums. Sharon also wrote all the arrangements for the album.

“When Lights Are Low,” as well as the album When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.