The song of the day for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, is “Comes Once In A Lifetime.”

About Today

Tony Bennett recorded three songs 62 years ago today on September 6, 1961. They were “Comes Once In A Lifetime,” “Tender is the Night,” and “Candy Kisses.”

About This Song

“Comes Once In A Lifetime” was written by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green in 1961 for the Broadway musical Subways Are For Sleeping. The musical was based on a true story first reported in Harper’s Magazine of well-dressed homeless people who slept on subways in New York. In addition to Tony Bennett’s recording, it was a favorite song for Judy Garland.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Comes Once In A Lifetime” on September 6, 1961, featuring an arrangement by Marty Manning. It was released on a 45 single in 1961 and on Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits in 1962.

“Comes Once In A Lifetime,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits, is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, is “Comes Once In a Lifetime.”

About This Song

“Comes Once In A Lifetime” was written by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, for the 1961 musical Subways Are For Sleeping. The show was based on a true story, first reported in Harper’s Magazine, of well-dressed homeless people who slept on subways in New York. In addition to Tony Bennett’s recording, it was a favorite song of Judy Garland.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Comes Once In A Lifetime” on September 9, 1961, and was released as a single that year. It was included in the 1962 album Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits. It was arranged and conducted by Marty Manning.

“Comes Once In a Lifetime,” as well as Mr. Broadway: Tony’s Greatest Broadway Hits is available on Apple Music.