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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 29, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: De Glory Road

The song of the day for Wednesday, June 30, 2021, is “De Glory Road.”

About Today

Today’s marks the end of our deep dive into Tony Bennett’s legendary concert at Carnegie Hall on June 9, 1962. It’s been a pleasure to explore these songs so deeply — I hope you’ve enjoyed it as well.

About This Song

“De Glory Road” was written in 1928, with music by Jacques Wolfe and lyrics by Clement Wood. De Glory Road began as a poem written by a white, socialist, native Alabamian lawyer and writer named Clement Wood, who published the poem in 1928. Wood is also the author of the Clement Wood Rhyming Dictionary, the 1939 edition of which is Stephen Sondheim’s preferred rhyming dictionary.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “De Glory Road” in March 1962 for the album On The Glory Road; however, the release of that album was canceled at the very last minute. Bennett decided to close out his Carnegie Hall concert with this song and invited percussionist Candido to play on this song.

In his autobiography The Good Life, Bennett relates his choice of “De Glory Road” to close the concert.

I needed something really special to close with. I’d start out with old favorites, but I wanted to end with something that nobody had ever heard me sing before, something unexpected. Tony Tamburello suggested the spiritual “Glory Road.” Candido added to the success of “Glory Road” by playing a wonderful solo in the middle of it that drove the crowd wild.

“De Glory Road,” as well as the other songs Tony Bennett sang are captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to De Glory Road - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“De Glory Road,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Candido, Clement Wolfe, Jacques Wolfe, On The Glory Road, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

June 28, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Sing You Sinners

The song of the day for Tuesday, June 29, 2021, is “Sing You Sinners.”

About This Song

“Sing You Sinners” was written by W. Franke Harlin and Sam Coslow in 1930 for a movie called Honey. which starred Lillian Roth. This song has been recorded by artists including Mel Torme, Fletcher Henderson, Rosemary Clooney, and Manhattan Transfer.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded two single releases of “Sing You Sinners:” The first was in 1950 with an arrangement by Marty Manning; the second in 1955 with an arrangement by Percy Faith. The 1955 version seems to have been the definitive version of the 1950s. Bennett sang “Sing You Sinners” at his 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, which was captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Sing You Sinners (From "Honey") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Sing You Sinners (From "Honey") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“Sing You Sinners,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Honey, Sam Coslow, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall, W. Franke Harling

June 27, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Blue Velvet

The song of the day for Sunday, June 27, 2021, is “Blue Velvet.”

About This Song

“Blue Velvet” was written in 1950 by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris. Tony Bennett’s 1951 single was the first recording of this song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang Blue Velvet at his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall, captured on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“Blue Velvet,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bernie Wayne, Lee Morriss, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

June 25, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Rags To Riches

The song of the day for Saturday, June 26, 2021, is “Rags To Riches.”

About This Song

“Rags To Riches” was written in 1953 by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. When Tony Bennett first heard “Rags to Riches,” he hated the song and was forced by Mitch Miller to record it. With a very nice arrangement by Percy Faith, the recording was a huge hit for Bennett and earned him a gold record. Thankfully, Bennett grew to enjoy singing the song. Martin Scorcese used the 1953 recording in the opening of Goodfellas, which helped find a new audience for this song.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sand “Rags To Riches” at his 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall, recorded and released on Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Blue Velvet - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“Rags To Riches,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jerry Ross, Richard Adler, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

June 24, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Pennies From Heaven

The song of the day for Friday, June 25, 2021, is “Pennies From Heaven.”

About This Song

“Pennies From Heaven” was written in 1936 by Arthur Johnston and Johnny Burke. Bing Crosby introduced the song in a movie of the same name. It’s one of the classic Great Depression songs.

About This Version

Tony Bennett sang “Pennies From Heaven” at Carnegie Hall concert on June 9, 1962, captured on album Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall.

Pennies from Heaven (From "Pennies from Heaven") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962

Listen to Pennies from Heaven (From "Pennies from Heaven") - Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY - June 1962 on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1962.

“Pennies From Heaven,” as well as Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall

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