The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Sunday, January 18, 2026, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

” Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: All In Fun

The song of the day for Monday, December 8, 2025, is “All In Fun.”

About This Song

“All In Fun” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1939 Broadway musical Very Warm For May. Though the show was not well-reviewed, the score contained some wonderful songs including this one and “All The Things You Are.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “All In Fun” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Lee Musiker wrote the arrangement; Johnny Mandel conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“All In Fun,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Where Do You Start

The song of the day for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, is “Where Do You Start.”

About This Song

“Where Do You Start” was written in 1987 by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It is one the great songs from the Bergmans with a beautiful melody by Johnny Mandel. This song has had many fine recordings: Nancy Lamott, Shirley Horn, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, the Brad Mehldau Trio, Annie Ross, and Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Where Do You Start” in 2004 for The Art of Romance, released 21 years ago on November 19, 2004. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“Where Do You Start,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Thursday, October 16, 2025, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written in 1941 by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 film The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“I Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: All For You

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, is “All For You.”

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett wishes Susan Benedetto a very happy birthday.

About This Song

“All For You” was composed in 1940 Django Reinhardt as “Dark Eyes.” Tony Bennett wrote the lyrics in 2004 for his wife, Susan Benedetto.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “All For You” in 2004 for The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“All For You,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.