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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 21, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: A Rainy Day

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 22, 2022, is “A Rainy Day.”

About This Song

The great songwriting team of Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz wrote “A Rainy Day” for the 1932 Broadway musical revue Flying Colors, which starred Clifton Webb, Patsy Kelly, Imogene Coca, and Buddy and Vilma Ebsen.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “A Rainy Day” in January 1986 and was released that year on The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

“A Rainy Day,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz, Jorge Calandrelli, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

November 20, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Monday, November 21, 2022, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written in 1067 by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It was originally written for Sergio Mendes and the Brasil 66 for their 1968 album Look Around. 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 and was released that year on The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

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

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Jorge Calandrelli, Marilyn Bergman, Sergio Mendes, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

November 19, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Why Do People Fall In Love

The song of the day for Sunday, November 20, 2022, is “Why Do People Fall In Love.”

About This Song

“Why Do People Fall In Love” was written 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.” This arrangement also includes a small section from the song “People, written for the musical Funny Girl by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Why Do People Fall In Love” on January 11, 1986, and was released that year on The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

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

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Brian Potter, Dennis Lambert, Jorge Calandrelli, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

November 17, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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

The song of the day for Friday, November 18, 2022, is “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?”

About This Song

How Do You Keep The Music Playing” was written in 1982 by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

The song was written 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, Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett and George Michael and, most recently, Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin.

Marilyn Bergman died on January 8, 2022, at the age of 93. Tony Bennett once said that when Frank Sinatra died in 1988, Marilyn Bergman called him and told him that it was up to him to carry the torch. I have to wonder who will carry the torch for Marilyn Bergman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” on January 10, 1986, for his album The Art of Excellence, released that year. 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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alan Bergman, Jorge Callandrelli, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

November 16, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Everybody Has The Blues

The song of the day for Thursday, November 17, 2022, is “Everybody Has The Blues.”

About This Song

“Everybody Has The Blues” was written by James Taylor in 1976. Taylor is one of the great singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. In addition to today’s song, he also wrote “You’ve Got A Friend” and “Carolina In My Mind.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Ray Charles recorded “Everybody Has The Blues” in 1985. The recording was released in 1986 on The Art of Excellence.

“Everybody Has The Blues,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: James Taylor, Ray Charles, The Art of Excellence, Tony Bennett

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