The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: City of the Angels

The song of the day for Friday, October 29, 2021, is “City of the Angels.”

About This Song

“City of the Angels” was written by Tommy Wolf and Tommy Wolfe around 1975. In addition to Fred Astaire’s phenomenal gifts as a singer, dancer and actor, he was also a fine songwriter. In addition to “City of Angels,” he also wrote “I’m Building Up to an Awful Letdown” (written with Johnny Mercer) and “It’s Like Taking Candy From a Baby,” which he recorded with Benny Goodman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “City of the Angels” in 1986 for The Art of Excellence. Jorge Calandrelli arranged the song and conducted the orchestra.

“City of the Angels,” as well as The Art of Excellence is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Day You Leave Me

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 27, 2021, is “The Day You Leave Me.”

About This Song

“The Day You Leave Me” was written by Cy Coleman, with lyrics by Christopher Gore.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Day You Leave Me” in 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“The Day You Leave Me,” 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 Monday, October 25, 2021, is “I Got Lost in Her Arms.”

About This Song

Irving Berlin wrote “I Got Lost in His Arms” for Ethel Merman as Annie Oakley in the 1946 Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Got Lost in Her Arms” (pronoun changed) in 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

This is a really gorgeous recording.

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

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Song of the Day: So Many Stars

The song of the day for Saturday, October 23, 2021, is “So Many Stars.”

About This Song

“So Many Stars” was written in 1968 by Sergio Mendes, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, 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 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. This song, as well as the entire album, was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

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

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Song of the Day: Moments Like This

The song of the day for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, is “Moments Like This.”

About This Song

“Moments Like This” was written by Burton Lane and Frank Loesser 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 1986 for his album The Art of Excellence. It was arranged and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.

Moments Like This

Listen to Moments Like This on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1986

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

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