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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

May 29, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Thursday, May 29, 2025, is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by the sons of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn; the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington, Nat Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” on January 27, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen!. Marion Evans wrote the arrangements and conducted the orchestra.

“A Beautiful Friendship” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Donald Kahn, Gus Kahn, Jule Styne, Marion Evans, Stanley Styne, Tony Makes It Happen!

November 25, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Monday, November 25, 2024, is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by Donald Kahn and Stanley Styne, the songs of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn, and the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” on January 27, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted.

“A Beautiful Friendship,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Donald Kahn, Gus Kahn, Jule Styne, Marion Evans, Stanley Styne, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

April 19, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Thursday, April 20, 2023, is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by the sons of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn and the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” on January 27, 1967, for Tony Makes It Happen! Marion Evans wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

A Beautiful Friendship,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Donald Kahn, Marion Evans, Stanley Styne, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

October 4, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by the songs of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn and the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” on January 27, 1967, for the album Tony Makes It Happen! It was arranged by Marion Evans.

“A Beautiful Friendship,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen! is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Donald Kahn, Marion Evans, Stanley Styne, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

April 26, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Beautiful Friendship

The song of the day for Friday, April 27, 2018 is “A Beautiful Friendship.”

About This Song

“A Beautiful Friendship” was written in 1956 by the sons of two great American songwriters. The composer, Donald Kahn, was the son of lyricist Gus Kahn and the lyricist, Stanley Styne, was the son of composer and lyricist Jule Styne. In addition to Tony Bennett’s fine recording, “A Beautiful Friendship” has been recorded by Duke Ellington and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Beautiful Friendship” in 1967 for his album Tony Makes It Happen! The arrangement was done by Marion Evans. Both Mr. Bennett and Mr. Evans did exceptional work on this album–it’s definitely worth a listen.

A Beautiful Friendship

Listen to A Beautiful Friendship on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1967


“A Beautiful Friendship,” as well as Tony Makes It Happen!, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Donald Kahn, Marion Evans, Stanley Styne, Tony Bennett, Tony Makes It Happen!

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