The song of the day for Friday, December 11, 2020, is “I’ve Got the World on a String.”

About This Song

“I’ve Got the World on a String” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for the 1932 Cotton Club Parade, where it was introduced by Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby. Alec Wilder, in American Popular Song, considers it one of Arlen’s loveliest songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “I’ve Got the World on a String” in 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

I’ve Got the World On a String

Listen to I’ve Got the World On a String on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1992.

“I’ve Got the World on a String,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from Apple Music.

The song of the day for Thursday, July 30, 2020, is “I’ve Got the World on a String.”

About This Song

Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote “I’ve Got the World on a String” for the 1932 Cotton Club Parade, where it was introduced by Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby. Alec Wilder, in American Popular Song, considers it one of Arlen’s loveliest songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got the World on a String” in 1992 for his album Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“I’ve Got the World on a String,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available from Apple Music.