The song of the day for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, is “City of Angels.”
About This Song
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” (written with Tommy Wolfe), 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 Angels” between January 9-11, 1986, for his first album upon rejoining Columbia Records, The Art of Excellence. The album was orchestrated and conducted by Jorge Calandrelli.
“City of Angels,” as well as The Art of Excellence, is available on Apple Music.