The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

The song of the day for is “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me).”

About Today

We’re honoring Queen Latifah, who sang this song with Tony Bennett on Duets II, in celebrating her birthday. She was born on March 18, 1970, in Newark, NJ.

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” was was written by Leslie Bricusee and Anthony Newley for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Queen Latifah recorded “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” in 2011 for Duets II. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me),” as well as Duets II is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for May 18, 2021, is “Who Can I Turn To.”

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the 1964 British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.P

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” in 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo conducted and arranged the album.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.

“Who Can I Turn To,” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Saturday, January 20, 2018 is “Who Can I Turn To.”

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the 1964 British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recorded “Who Can I Turn To” in 1976 for their second album: Together Again. This song was not included in the original release of the album, but was added to 1999 Rhino CD release, along with a quite nice alternate take. I must confess that I had listen to both versions several times each before choosing this one. They’re both very fine recordings of a very good song.

Who Can I Turn To?

Listen to Who Can I Turn To? on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1977.


“Who Can I Turn To,” as well as Together Again, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Our video this Saturday is from Bennett’s 1998 Live By Request program. He is backed by Ralph Sharon on piano, Gray Sargent on guitar, Paul Langosch on bass and Clayton Cameron on drums.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Saturday, March 5, 2016 is “Who Can I Turn To?”

About This Song

Today’s song, “Who Can I Turn To?”, was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley in 1964 for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To?” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To, released in 1964. It was arranged by George Siravo.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.


“Who Can I Turn To?” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

About Today

For our Saturday video, we present the duet version of “Who Can I Turn To?” from Duets II, sung by Bennett and Queen Latifah.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 23, 2015 is “Who Can I Turn To.”

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd in 1964. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To” on August 14, 1964 for his album Who Can I Turn To. The beautiful arrangement is by George Siravo.

I swear that my Dad had this exact same sweater in 1964.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1964.


“Who Can I Turn To,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

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