The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Saturday, May 30, 2026, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for the Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 album Look Around, released in 1968. Since then, the song has found great popularity with popular, jazz and cabaret artists including Kathleen Battle, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Earl Klugh, Cleo Laine, and Susannah McCorkle.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “So Many Stars” in January 1986 for The Art of Excellence, his first album upon returning to Columbia Records. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“So Many Stars,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s “So Many Stars” from Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 album Look Around. It was arranged by Dave Grusin; Lani Hall, married to Herb Albert since 1974, is the singer.

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, is “Moments Like This”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was written by Burton Lane (music) and Frank Loesser (lyrics) for a 1938 movie called College Swing and was introduced by Florence George. Early recordings include those by Maxine Sullivan, Teddy Wilson and Dick Stabile and His Orchestra. Later recordings include those by Peggy Lee, Bobby Short and Michael Feinstein.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Moments Like This” in January 1986 for The Art of Excellence, Bennett’s first album after he returned to Columbia Records. Jorge Calandrelli wroth the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Moments Like This,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Got Lost in Her Arms

The song of the day for Thursday, February 12, 2026, is “I Got Lost in Her Arms.”

About This Song

“I Got Lost in Her Arms” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1946 musical Annie Get Your Gun, which starred Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton. The song’s actual title is “I Got Lost in His Arms” and was introduced by Miss Merman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Got Lost in Her Arms” on January 10, 1986, for The Art of Excellence. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“I Got Lost in Her Arms,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present Ethel Merman singing “I Got Lost in His Arms” from the 1946 original cast album of Annie Get Your Gun.

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Song of the Day: Why Do People Fall In Love

The song of the day for Thursday, November 13, 2025, is “Why Do People Fall In Love.”

About This Song

“Why Do People Fall In Love” was written in 1985 by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter. Lambert and Potter were a successful songwriting team. in the 1970s and 1980s. They wrote and produced songs for groups including the Four Tops, Dusty Springfield, Santana, Hall and Oates, and Glenn Campbell. Their work with Campbell resulted in a major hit song, “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Why Do People Fall In Love” on January 11, 1986, for The Art of Excellence, his first album with Columbia Records after he returned to the label. Jorge Calandrelli conducted the orchestra and wrote the arrangement, which includes a snippet of “People” from the musical “Funny Girl,” written by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill.

“Why Do People Fall In Love,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: How Do You Keep The Music Playing?

The song of the day for Monday, July 21, 2025, is “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?”.

About This Song

“How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” was written by Michel Legrand, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman for the 1982 movie Best Friends, which starred Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn. The initial recording was a duet by Patti Austin and James Ingram, which became a hit single in 1983. It was one of three songs with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman that were nominated that year for an Academy Award for Best Song (though the award went to “Up Where We Belong” from the movie An Officer and a Gentleman). The song has become a popular standard and has had many fine recordings, including those by Frank Sinatra (who encouraged Bennett to sing this song), Frankie Laine, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett and George Michael and, most recently, Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” on January 10, 1986, for his album The Art of Excellence. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.