The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Some Other Spring

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 25, 2026, is “Some Other Spring.”

About This Song

“Some Other Spring” was written in 1939 by Irene Kitchings, with lyrics by Arthur Herzog, Jr. Kitchings, the wife of bandleader Teddy Wilson, and Billie Holiday, who recorded the song in 1939; a link to that recording is included below. Other recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Ben Webster, and Bill Evans.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Some Other Spring” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted.

“Some Other Spring,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday recorded “Some Other Spring” on July 5, 1939. Here’s that recording.

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Song of the Day: Trav’lin’ Light

The song of the day for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, is “Trav’lin’ Light.”

About This Song

“Trav’lin’ Light” was written in 1942 by Trummy Young and Jimmy Mundy, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This wonderful song was first recorded by Paul Whiteman with Billie Holiday on vocals. It’s a wonderful, classic Mercer lyric and the tune is lovely. In addition to this recording, this song has been recorded by Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, Shirley Horn, and Sonny Rollins.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Trav’lin’ Light” for his 1997 tribute album to Billie Holiday: Tony Bennett On Holiday. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Trav’lin’ Light,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the original 1942 recording by Billie Holiday, with The Paul Whiteman Orchestra. I’ve never been a fan of Whiteman, but this recording is the wonderful exception.