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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 11, 2026 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, is “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.”

About This Song

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” was written in 1933 by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler for the Cotton Club Parade – World’s Fair Edition. It’s been widely recorded by artists including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell, and Frank Sinatra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” in June 1992 for the album Perfectly Frank, Bennett’s tribute to Frank Sinatra. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

Perfectly Frank won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

We’ve got Frank Sinatra‘s recording “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me,” with a Nelson Riddle arrangement, from his 1957 album Where Are You.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Frank Sinatra, Perfectly Frank, Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

November 6, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Stormy Weather

The song of the day for Thursday, November 6, 2025, is “Stormy Weather.”

About This Song

“Stormy Weather” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1933. Written during Arlen’s association with Cotton Club, “Stormy Weather” was first sung by Ethel Waters at the Cotton Club in 1933. Lena Horne, who sang with Tony Bennett in the 1970s, recorded this song in 1941 and remains strongly associated with it. It has also been recorded by Kay Starr, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

“Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole recorded “Stormy Weather on June 26, 2001, for Playin’ With My Friends: Tony Bennett Sings The Blues. Rob Mathes arranged the vocals.

Playin’ With My Friends: Tony Bennett Sings The Blues won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

“Stormy Weather,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends: Tony Bennett Sings The Blues, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Cotton Club, Harold Arlen, Natalie Cole, Playin' With My Friends: Tony Bennett Sings the Blues, Rob Mathes, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

October 11, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me

The song of the day for Saturday, October 11, 2025, is “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.”

About This Song

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” was written in 1938 by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler for the World’s Fair edition of the Cotton Club show in 1939. Significant recordings include those by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, and Count Basie with Joe Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” on April 4, 1961, for My Heart Sings. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement and conducted.

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available on Apple Music.

I found a couple of different versions of “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” you might enjoy.

Count Basie and Joe Williams from Basie’s 1957 album One O’Clock Jump:

Joni Mitchell from her 2000 album Both Sides Now:

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Count Basie, Joe Williams, Joni Mitchell, My Heart Sings, Ralph Burns, Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

July 10, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me

The song of the day for Thursday, July 19, 2025, is “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me.”

About This Song

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” was written by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler in 1938 for the World’s Fair edition of the Cotton Club show. Significant recordings include those by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald with Joe Williams and Count Basie, and Sarah Vaughan.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” in June 1992 for Perfectly Frank. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me,” as well as Perfectly Frank, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Perfectly Frank, Ralph Sharon, Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett

July 9, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Let’s Fall In Love

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, is “Let’s Fall In Love.”

About This Song

“Let’s Fall In Love” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for the 1933 film Let’s Fall In Love, starring Ann Sothern. Significant recordings include Eddy Duchin, Eddie Fisher, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Let’s Fall In Love” on August 15, 1960, for his album Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen, released in 1961. Glenn Osser wrote the arrangements and conducted the orchestra. Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen was Bennett’s first album dedicated to composer.

“Let’s Fall In Love,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Glenn Osser, Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen

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