The song of the day for Wednesday, Jaune 5, 2024, is “Emily.”

About This Song

“Emily” was written in 1964 by Johnny Mandel and Johnny Mercer for the film The Americanization of Emily, starring James Garner and Julie Andrews. The film is set in London in 1944. Emily, played by Julie Andrews, lost her husband, brother and father in the war and finds herself attracted to Charlie Madison, played by James Garner. The film was very well received and is a personal favorite of both of the lead actors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Emily” on December 28, 1965, for The Movie Song Album, which was released in 1966. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Emily,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Monday, November 23, 2015 is “Emily.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Emily,” was written by Johnny Mandel and Johnny Mercer for the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily, which starred James Garner and Julie Andrews. It takes place in London in 1944. Emily, played by Julie Andrews, lost her husband, brother and father in the war and finds herself attracted to Charlie Madison, played by James Garner. The film was very well received and is a personal favorite of both of the lead actors.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Emily” in 1965; “Emily” was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel. It was released the following year on The Movie Song Album.

“Emily,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett would like to wish Johnny Mandel a very happy birthday. Mr. Mandel was born on November 23, 1925 in New York, making him 90 years old today. Mr. Mandel is one of the premier film composers of the 20th century, with songs such as “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Suicide is Painless” (from M*A*S*H) and “Where Do You Start” along with many others. In addition to his film work, he is also a noted jazz musician, having worked with artists including Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day and Shirley Horn.

Happy birthday to you and many more!

The song of the day for Monday, July 14, 2014 is “Emily.”

About This Song

“Emily” is the theme song from the The Americanization of Emily, released in 1964, starring Julie Andrews and James Garner. The song was composed by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.

About This Version

Tony Bennett included “Emily” on his 1966 The Movie Song Album. The song was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel, who served as the musical director for the album. Tony Bennett said in his autobiography The Good Life that The Movie Song Album is his all-time favorite record.

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“Emily,” as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.