The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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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.

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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.

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 7, 2025, is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” was written in 1931 by Harry Barris, with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. The song is one of the classic Depression-era songs that hoped to help people forget their troubles and dream of better days. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” on September 29, 1964, for his album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available on Apple Music. George Siravo wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

Here is Bing Crosby‘s 1931 recording of “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

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Song of the Day: Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)

The song of the day for Monday, July 7, 2025, is “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good).”

About This Song

“Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” was written in 1934 by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for their last show at the Cotton Club, where it was sung by Adelaide Hall. This song has been recorded by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Kenton, Audra McDonald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Frank Sinatra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” in June 1996 for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday, consisting of songs associated with Billie Holiday. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good),” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday recorded “Ill Wind (You’re Blowin’ Me No Good)” in 1956 for her album All Or Nothing At All. It was her last album. Featured on the album were Harry “Sweets” Edison (trumpet) and Ben Webster (saxophone).

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Song of the Day: Get Happy

The song of the day for Sunday, July 6, 2025, is “Get Happy.”

About This Lyricist

We’ll be featuring the work of Ted Koehler in our occasional look at lyricists. As Koehler and Harold Arlen worked together for many years, our songs for the next few days will mostly been written with Harold Arlen. I trust that won’t be a problem. 🙂

About This Song

“Get Happy” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler for the 1930 The Nine-Fifteen Revue, where it was introduced by Ruth Etting. Most people today are more familiar with Judy Garland’s wonderful song and dance performance in the 1950 film Summer Stock.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Get Happy” live at Royal Albert Hall on January 31, 1971, with The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Robert Farnon. Torrie Zito wrote the arrangement. The album of the concert, Get Happy With The London Philharmonic Orchestra, was released in September 1971.

“Get Happy,” as well as Get Happy with The London Philharmonic Orchestra, is available on Apple Music.

You can’t talk about the song “Get Happy” without visiting the 1950 film Summer Stock, starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.