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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 2, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: This Is All I Ask

The song of the day for Saturday, September 3, 2016 is “This Is All I Ask.”

About This Song

Gordon Jenkins wrote “This Is All I Ask” in 1958. Jenkins was a prolific composer, arranger and conductor from the 1930s through the 1960s. He worked closely with artists including Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland and won a Grammy Award for Sinatra’s 1965 album September of My Years, which included a recording of “This Is All I Ask.” Jenkins is said to have considered this song his favorite of all the songs he wrote.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “This Is All I Ask” twice. Today’s recording is from 1963 on the album also named This Is All I Ask. The arrangement is by Ralph Burns.

This Is All I Ask

Listen to This Is All I Ask on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1963.


“This Is All I Ask,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Today’s video is Tony Bennett singing this song last month on Late Night With Stephen Colbert just before his 90th birthday. If you haven’t seen it, you have a real treat in store. If you have seen it, it’s just as good again.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Gordon Jenkins, Ralph Burns, Stephen Colbert, This Is All I Ask

August 2, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Stephen Colbert Wishes Tony Bennett a Happy Birthday

Don’t forget to tune in for the show tonight!

Tony Bennett on Twitter

Thanks for the birthday greeting, @StephenAtHome! Can’t wait to perform on @colbertlateshow tonight. #LSSC #Tony90pic.twitter.com/UPK7IMT8tR

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: Stephen Colbert, The Tony Bennett 90th Birthday Bash, Tony Bennett birthday

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