The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: All For You

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, is “All For You.”

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

About This Song

“All For You” was composed in 1940 by Django Reinhardt as “Dark Eyes,” with lyrics by Tony Bennett in 2004. Tony Bennett’s son, Danny, had long encouraged his father to write a song. While performing in Hawaii, he dropped into a small jazz club and heard the Django Reinhardt song “Dark Eyes” and felt he had found the right melody for the song he had in mind. The resulting song is really beautiful.

About This Version

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

The Art Of Romancewon the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“All For You,” as well as The Art Of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Time to Smile

The song of the day for Monday, September 7, 2026, is “Time to Smile”

About This Song

“Time to Smile” was written by Geoffrey Clarkson and Johnny Mercer in 1966, though was fairly obscure until Tony Bennett recorded it.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Time to Smile” for his 2004 album The Art of Romance. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

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

“Time to Smile,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Close Enough For Love

The song of the day for Saturday, July 4, 2026, is “Close Enough For Love.”

About This Song

“Close Enough For Love” was written in 1979 by Johnny Mandel and Paul Williams. The song was first recorded by Peggy Lee on her album of the same name. in addition to the recordings by Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett, it has also been recorded by Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, Marian McPartland, Dianne Reeves, and Andy Williams.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Close Enough For Love” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by the composer, Johnny Mandel.

“Close Enough For Love,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

The Art of Romance won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album award at the 48th annual Grammy Awards.

We are pleased to include Miss Peggy Lee’s recording of “Close Enough For Love.”

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Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Monday, June 15, 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 his album 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: Little Did I Dream

The song of the day for Sunday, May 17, 2026, is “Little Did I Dream.”

About This Song

“Little Did I Dream” was written in 2003 by Johnny Mandel and Dave Frishberg. Frishberg recorded it live for his album Do You Miss New York?

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Little Did I Dream” 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

“Little Did I Dream,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

We’re happy to present Dave Frishberg singing his song from Do You Miss New York?