The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Keep Smiling at Trouble

The song of the day for Saturday, September 3, 2022, is “Keep Smiling at Trouble.”

About This Song

“Keep Smiling at Trouble” was written in 1924 by Lewis Gensler, with lyrics by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSylva. The song was first recorded by Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians in 1924, with vocals by his brother, Tom Waring. Other noted recordings were by Jolson, Ruby Braff, Tommy Dorsey, Della Reese, and Bobby Hackett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Keep Smiling at Trouble” on April 22, 1963, for the album This Is All I Ask. Ralph Burns arranged and conducted the album.

“Keep Smiling at Trouble,” as well as This Is All I Ask is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Moment Of Truth

The song of the day for Saturday, April 24, 2021, is “The Moment Of Truth.”

About This Song

“The Moment Of Truth” was written by Tex Satterwhite and Frank Scott in 1963. It has been recorded by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Moment Of Truth” in 1963 for his album This Is All I Ask. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.

The Moment Of Truth

Listen to The Moment Of Truth on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1963

“The Moment Of Truth,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Young and Foolish

The song of the day for Thursday, April 22, 2021, is “Young and Foolish.”

About This Song

“Young and Foolish” was written by Albert Hague and Arnold B. Horwitt for the 1954 Broadway musical Plain and Fancy, which concerns a New York couple who travel to Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to sell a piece of property and who become involved with and learn from the community.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Young and Foolish” 58 years ago today on April 22, 1963, for the album This Is All I Ask. Ralph Burns wrote the arrangement.

Young And Foolish

Listen to Young And Foolish on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1963

“Young and Foolish,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Foolish Heart

The song of the day for Thursday, February 21, 2019, is “My Foolish Heart.”

About This Song

“Young and Foolish” is from the 1954 musical Plain and Fancy, Albert Hague wrote the score and Arnold B. Horwitt was the lyricist. The musical concerns a New York couple who travel to Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to sell a piece of property and become involved with and learn from the community.

About This Version

Today I’m featuring Tony’s first recording of “My Foolish Heart” from his 1963 album This Is All I Ask. The album features arrangements by Ralph Burns.

Young And Foolish – 2011 Remaster

Young And Foolish – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“My Foolish Heart,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Moment of Truth

The song of the day for Monday, July 9, 2018 is “The Moment of Truth.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “The Moment of Truth,” was written in 1963 by Tex Satterwhite and Frank Scott. This song has been recorded by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Moment of Truth” in 1963 and featured an arrangement by Ralph Burns. The song was originally slated for the album I Wanna Be Around, but didn’t make the first LP release; instead it was released later that year on This Is All I Ask. It was included on the 1995 CD release of I Wanna Be Around, but are now included on This Is All I Ask.

Bennett used this song as the overture for his 1964 show Live at the Sahara: From This Moment On.

The Moment Of Truth

Listen to The Moment Of Truth on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1963


“The Moment of Truth,” as well as This Is All I Ask, is available from iTunes.